# Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018)

> A sharp-edged Portland cartoonist confronts alcoholism and paralysis by turning painful experience into an unexpected artistic lifeline.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/300077

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Gus Van Sant
- Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Jonah Hill, Rooney Mara, Jack Black, Tony Greenhand, Beth Ditto, Mark Webber, Ronnie Adrian
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6288124/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: poignant, irreverent, gentle, reflective evening, indie film night

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