# The Big Year (2011)

> Three determined birders criss-cross North America in a humorous, heartfelt contest that tests whether a record-breaking year is worth the sacrifices it demands.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/51816

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: David Frankel
- Cast: Steve Martin, Jack Black, Owen Wilson, Brian Dennehy, Anjelica Huston, Rashida Jones, Rosamund Pike, Dianne Wiest
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1053810/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gentle, light-hearted, warm, lazy sunday, family movie night

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