# A Prairie Home Companion (2006)

> A beloved Minnesota radio ensemble stages its final live variety show as a tender, witty farewell to artistic community, aging, and the cycles of renewal.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4704

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Music
- Director: Robert Altman
- Cast: Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Lindsay Lohan, Garrison Keillor, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly, Virginia Madsen, Kevin Kline
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0420087/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, whimsical, nostalgic, rainy day, quiet evening

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of life’s transitions through the lens of a final radio broadcast.

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