# Onward (2020)

> Two elf brothers cross a modern magical suburbia on a perilous quest for one final day with their lost father, discovering the deeper power of brotherhood.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/350991

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Dan Scanlon
- Cast: Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer, Mel Rodriguez, Kyle Bornheimer, Lena Waithe, Ali Wong
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7146812/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, whimsical, family movie night, lazy weekend

## Synopsis

Two elf brothers embark on a magical quest to reconnect with their late father, discovering adventure and family along the way.

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