# Igby Goes Down (2002)

> A caustically funny Manhattan summer forces a rebellious heir to confront the family and privilege he has spent his life rejecting.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4855

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Burr Steers
- Cast: Kieran Culkin, Susan Sarandon, Jeff Goldblum, Claire Danes, Jared Harris, Amanda Peet, Ryan Phillippe, Bill Pullman
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0280760/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, sardonic, restless, late night viewing, indie film night

## Synopsis

A rebellious teenager grapples with family expectations and his own identity in a summer of self-discovery.

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