# Second Act (2018)

> A sharp big-box store worker fabricates a more glamorous identity to break into Madison Avenue, discovering that experience and authenticity may matter more than credentials.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/346992

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Romance, Comedy
- Director: Peter Segal
- Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, Leah Remini, Milo Ventimiglia, Treat Williams, Lo Mutuc, Annaleigh Ashford, Alan Aisenberg
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2126357/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, breezy, hopeful, lazy sunday, feel good movie night

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