# Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2022)

> A tiny, shoe-wearing shell turns a documentary maker’s Airbnb discovery into a funny and deeply tender search for family, friendship, and belonging.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/617977

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Dean Fleischer Camp
- Cast: Jenny Slate, Dean Fleischer Camp, Isabella Rossellini, Joe Gabler, Shari Finkelstein, Sam Painter, Blake Hottle, Scott Osterman
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15339456/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, witty, heartwarming, family movie night, comfort viewing

## Synopsis

A charming mollusk with a big personality navigates life in a tiny world, bringing joy and laughter to those around him.

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