# We Are Marshall (2006)

> After a devastating plane crash decimates Marshall University’s football program, a new coach and a grieving community fight to bring the team back to the field.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6189

## Facts

- Runtime: 131 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: McG
- Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox, Anthony Mackie, David Strathairn, Ian McShane, Kate Mara, January Jones, Kate Kneeland
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758794/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, melancholic, hopeful, sports movie night, inspirational viewing

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