# Holy Man (1998)

> A failing home-shopping executive turns a mysterious saintly drifter into a television sensation, discovering that ratings-driven commerce can unexpectedly become a vehicle for faith.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4882

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Stephen Herek
- Cast: Eddie Murphy, Jeff Goldblum, Kelly Preston, Robert Loggia, Jon Cryer, Eric McCormack, Sam Kitchin, Robert Small
- TMDB rating: 5.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120701/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, earnest, whimsical, lazy sunday, nostalgic 1990s movie night

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