# The Replacements (2000)

> During a professional football strike, a disgraced quarterback and a band of unlikely replacements find purpose under a demanding coach.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5481

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Howard Deutch
- Cast: Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton, Orlando Jones, Faizon Love, Jon Favreau, Rhys Ifans, Keith David
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0191397/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, uplifting, game day, lazy sunday

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