# Lars and the Real Girl (2007)

> A painfully shy man’s imaginary romance with a sex doll becomes an unexpectedly tender experiment in family, community, and emotional recovery.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3619

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Craig Gillespie
- Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider, R.D. Reid, Kelli Garner, Nancy Beatty, Doug Lennox, Joe Bostick
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0805564/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gentle, offbeat, wistful, quiet evening, rainy day

## Synopsis

A tender exploration of love and acceptance in an unconventional relationship.

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