# Brad's Status (2017)

> A comfortable nonprofit founder spirals through envy and existential doubt when his son's future revives his fears of having fallen behind.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/286515

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Mike White
- Cast: Ben Stiller, Austin Abrams, Jenna Fischer, Michael Sheen, Jemaine Clement, Luke Wilson, Shazi Raja, Luisa Lee
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5884230/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, melancholic, introspective, reflective evening, quiet weekend

## Synopsis

A man grapples with his life choices while comparing himself to his more successful friends.

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