# The Man Without a Face (1993)

> A scarred recluse and a troubled boy form a courageous friendship that challenges a small town’s fear and prejudice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5579

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Mel Gibson
- Cast: Mel Gibson, Nick Stahl, Margaret Whitton, Fay Masterson, Gaby Hoffmann, Geoffrey Lewis, Richard Masur, Michael DeLuise
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107501/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sincere, melancholic, warm, reflective evening, coming of age movie night

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