# May December (2023)

> An actress researching a notorious relationship turns a carefully maintained family life into a volatile laboratory of imitation, power, and moral unease.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/597974

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Todd Haynes
- Cast: Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, Charles Melton, Cory Michael Smith, Elizabeth Yu, Gabriel Barbosa, Piper Curda, D.W. Moffett
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13651794/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: uncomfortable, witty, campy, thoughtful movie night, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A scandalous past resurfaces, threatening the fragile stability of a couple's life together.

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