# Amelia (2009)

> A polished biographical adventure traces Amelia Earhart’s ascent from Kansas aviation enthusiast to legendary transatlantic pioneer facing the risks of a final global flight.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4301

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, History
- Director: Mira Nair
- Cast: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Aaron Abrams, Ewan McGregor, Christopher Eccleston, Joe Anderson, Cherry Jones, Mia Wasikowska
- TMDB rating: 5.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1129445/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: earnest, inspirational, adventurous, historical film night, aviation movie marathon

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