# My Week with Marilyn (2011)

> A young film worker becomes the trusted companion of Marilyn Monroe during a turbulent week on a London movie set.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/53256

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Simon Curtis
- Cast: Michelle Williams, Kenneth Branagh, Eddie Redmayne, Dominic Cooper, Philip Jackson, Derek Jacobi, Toby Jones, Michael Kitchen
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1655420/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, warm, melancholic, period drama evening, movie night for biopics

## Synopsis

A glimpse into the life of an icon and the complexities of fame.

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