# Arizona Dream (1993)

> A drifting young naturalist is lured into an eccentric Arizona family whose romantic obsessions turn the American Dream into a feverish comic fantasy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6072

## Facts

- Runtime: 142 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy
- Director: Emir Kusturica
- Cast: Johnny Depp, Jerry Lewis, Faye Dunaway, Lili Taylor, Vincent Gallo, Paulina Porizkova, Michael J. Pollard, Polly Noonan
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106307/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: surreal, witty, melancholic, late night cinephile viewing, cult film night

## Synopsis

A whimsical journey through the surreal landscapes of Arizona, where dreams and reality intertwine.

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