# The Noel Diary (2022)

> An estranged novelist finds romance and a path toward healing while clearing out his late mother's hoarded home at Christmas.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/522012

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama
- Director: Charles Shyer
- Cast: Justin Hartley, Barrett Doss, Bonnie Bedelia, Essence Atkins, James Remar, Aaron Costa Ganis, Jeff Corbett, Andrea Sooch
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13007592/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, melancholic, warm, christmas viewing, cozy night in

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