# West Side Story (2021)

> As demolition threatens a divided 1950s Manhattan neighborhood, a tender romance between rival gang communities collides with territorial violence and ethnic prejudice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/353791

## Facts

- Runtime: 156 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Crime
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Cast: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Brian d'Arcy James, Corey Stoll, Rita Moreno
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3581652/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: romantic, gritty, passionate, musical movie night, date night

## Synopsis

In a world where love and rivalry collide, two gangs fight for their turf amidst the chaos of 1950s New York City.

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