# If It Don't Fit, Use a Bigger Hammer (2002)

> A rough-edged Ruhr construction crew bends every rule to make impossible building problems fit, especially after an arrogant architecture student joins their chaotic worksite.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4456

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Peter Thorwarth
- Cast: Dietmar Bär, Ralf Richter, Hilmi Sözer, Willi Thomczyk, Peter Thorwarth, Alexandra Maria Lara, Michael Brandner, Tana Schanzara
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0278815/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: irreverent, sardonic, rowdy, lazy sunday, group comedy night

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