# Rise of the Guardians (2012)

> Legendary childhood figures unite as magical Guardians to defend children's belief and imagination from the fearsome Boogeyman.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/57519

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Peter Ramsey
- Cast: Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Isabella Blake-Thomas, Jacob Bertrand
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1446192/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, witty, uplifting, family movie night, holiday viewing

## Synopsis

Join the battle for childhood dreams as ancient Guardians unite against darkness.

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