# The Novice (2021)

> A driven college rower turns the pursuit of athletic excellence into a terrifying campaign against her own body and everyone around her.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/584995

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Lauren Hadaway
- Cast: Isabelle Fuhrman, Amy Forsyth, Dilone, Jonathan Cherry, Kate Drummond, Charlotte Ubben, Sage Irvine, Chantelle Bishop
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11131464/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: intense, disturbing, claustrophobic, intense movie night, sports drama marathon

## Synopsis

A college freshman's relentless pursuit of excellence leads her down a dark path of obsession.

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