# Nobody's Fool (1994)

> A gruff, self-sabotaging small-town laborer is forced to reckon with family, aging, and the people who have quietly sustained him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6557

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Robert Benton
- Cast: Paul Newman, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith, Jessica Tandy, Dylan Walsh, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Gene Saks, Josef Sommer
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110684/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, melancholic, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A charming tale of mischief and unexpected family ties unfolds in a small town.

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