# Midnight in Paris (2011)

> A wistful Hollywood writer finds midnight access to his artistic idols in 1920s Paris, forcing him to choose between nostalgia and the life before him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/40917

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
- Director: Woody Allen
- Cast: Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Kurt Fuller, Adrien Brody, Carla Bruni, Marion Cotillard, Michael Sheen
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1605783/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, whimsical, wistful, date night, paris travel inspiration

## Synopsis

A writer's midnight strolls in Paris lead him to unexpected inspiration and romance.

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