# Jojo Rabbit (2019)

> A lonely Hitler Youth boy finds his Nazi worldview collapsing when the Jewish girl hidden by his mother becomes his unexpected friend.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/356458

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Comedy, War, Drama
- Director: Taika Waititi
- Cast: Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Taika Waititi, Sam Rockwell, Rebel Wilson, Alfie Allen, Stephen Merchant
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2584384/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: irreverent, witty, tender, historical film night, discussion group viewing

## Synopsis

A young boy's blind nationalism is challenged in a comedic yet poignant tale of friendship and understanding.

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