# Conspiracy Theory (1997)

> A conspiracy-obsessed New York cab driver must prove that one of his wild theories is real before a covert government operation destroys his fragile connection with the woman he loves.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4230

## Facts

- Runtime: 135 min
- Genres: Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Director: Richard Donner
- Cast: Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, Patrick Stewart, Cylk Cozart, Steve Kahan, Terry Alexander, Alex McArthur, Rod McLachlan
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118883/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: paranoid, witty, tense, 1990s action night, popcorn movie night

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