# The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)

> A haunted former soldier rediscovers purpose, love, and inner balance through a mystical caddy and a defining golf match.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2841

## Facts

- Runtime: 126 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
- Director: Robert Redford
- Cast: Matt Damon, Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Bruce McGill, Joel Gretsch, J. Michael Moncrief, Peter Gerety, Wilbur Fitzgerald
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0146984/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wistful, earnest, inspirational, reflective evening, sports movie marathon

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