# Big Fish (2003)

> A son confronting his dying father's impossible stories discovers that family truth may reside in the myths people create about their lives.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/468

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Drama
- Director: Tim Burton
- Cast: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Alison Lohman, Robert Guillaume, Marion Cotillard
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319061/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, wistful, heartfelt, rainy day, family movie night

## Synopsis

A son confronts the fantastical tales of his dying father, seeking truth and understanding before it's too late.

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