# Barney's Version (2010)

> A profane, self-deceiving television producer revisits his tangled loves, friendships, and failures as age and mortality reshape his personal legend.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/31147

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Richard J. Lewis
- Cast: Paul Giamatti, Dustin Hoffman, Rosamund Pike, Minnie Driver, Scott Speedman, Rachelle Lefevre, Bruce Greenwood, Mark Addy
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1423894/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, wistful, reflective movie night, adult date night

## Synopsis

A raucous journey through the highs and lows of a life well-lived, filled with laughter and regret.

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