# When a Man Loves a Woman (1994)

> A devoted marriage must confront the long, painful work of living with alcoholism and rebuilding trust after recovery begins.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5534

## Facts

- Runtime: 126 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Luis Mandoki
- Cast: Andy Garcia, Meg Ryan, Ellen Burstyn, Tina Majorino, Mae Whitman, Lauren Tom, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Eugene Roche
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111693/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, tense, poignant, reflective evening, relationship drama night

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