# Hillbilly Elegy (2020)

> A Yale-bound young man confronts the addiction and family turmoil that shaped his Appalachian upbringing while deciding what loyalty and escape truly mean.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/415192

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Ron Howard
- Cast: Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso, Haley Bennett, Freida Pinto, Bo Hopkins, Owen Asztalos, Jesse C. Boyd
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6772802/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wrenching, earnest, melodramatic, reflective evening, family drama night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of family, resilience, and the pursuit of the American Dream.

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