# Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game (2023)

> A young pinball writer turns specialized skill, personal conviction, and romance into a spirited challenge to New York City's outdated ban.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/609272

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
- Director: Austin Bragg, Meredith Bragg
- Cast: Mike Faist, Crystal Reed, Dennis Boutsikaris, Christopher Convery, Connor Ratliff, Mike Doyle, Kenneth Tigar, Damian Young
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13365876/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, sincere, lazy sunday, inspirational movie night

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