# The Big Chill (1983)

> Former college friends gather after a suicide and use one uneasy weekend to measure youthful idealism against adult compromise.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7200

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Lawrence Kasdan
- Cast: Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt, Kevin Kline, Mary Kay Place, Meg Tilly, JoBeth Williams
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085244/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, wistful, nostalgic, nostalgic weekend, adult movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant reunion of friends reveals the bittersweet realities of adulthood and lost dreams.

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