# Nacho Libre (2006)

> A lonely monastery cook adopts a masked wrestling persona to fund an orphanage, win affection, and finally command respect.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4547

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Comedy, Action, Family
- Director: Jared Hess
- Cast: Jack Black, Ana de la Reguera, Héctor Jiménez, Darius Rose, Moisés Arias, Carlos Maycotte, Richard Montoya, César Barrón
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457510/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: absurdist, awkward, witty, family movie night, lighthearted weekend viewing

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