# Ed Wood (1994)

> Tim Burton’s affectionate black-and-white portrait of Ed Wood turns Hollywood failure into a tender, exuberant celebration of creative conviction and unlikely friendship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/409

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, History
- Director: Tim Burton
- Cast: Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker, Patricia Arquette, Jeffrey Jones, G.D. Spradlin, Vincent D'Onofrio, Bill Murray
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109707/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, eccentric, warm, film history night, tim burton marathon

## Synopsis

A quirky filmmaker's passion for cinema shines through his eccentric creations, despite the odds stacked against him.

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