# Play It Again, Sam (1972)

> A lovelorn film critic borrows Humphrey Bogart’s swagger to navigate dating, friendship, and the difficult discovery that authenticity works better than imitation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6573

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Herbert Ross
- Cast: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Jerry Lacy, Susan Anspach, Jennifer Salt, Joy Bang, Viva
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069097/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, self deprecating, date night, lazy sunday

## Synopsis

A heartwarming exploration of love and self-discovery through the lens of a film critic's journey.

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