# Encanto (2021)

> An overlooked girl without a magical gift must protect her extraordinary Colombian family when the miracle sustaining their home begins to fail.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/396845

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Byron Howard, Jared Bush
- Cast: Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo, Mauro Castillo, Jess Darrow, Angie Cepeda, Carolina Gaitán, Diane Guerrero
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2953050/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, witty, hopeful, family movie night, holiday viewing

## Synopsis

A magical family faces their greatest challenge yet, as one ordinary girl discovers she might be the key to saving their enchanted home.

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