# Manhattan (1979)

> A neurotic Manhattan writer navigates an ethically tangled love life while trying to reconcile his romantic image of the city with his own flawed behavior.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/570

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Woody Allen
- Cast: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Michael Murphy, Mariel Hemingway, Meryl Streep, Anne Byrne Hoffman, Karen Ludwig, Michael O'Donoghue
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079522/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, melancholic, romantic, reflective evening, classic cinema night

## Synopsis

A bittersweet exploration of love and regret set against the backdrop of New York City.

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