# The Baxter (2005)

> A socially awkward groom confronts romantic doubt and wedding-week chaos when his seemingly secure relationship is tested by an old attraction and a charismatic rival.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7580

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Michael Showalter
- Cast: Michael Showalter, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Williams, Justin Theroux, Zak Orth, Michael Ian Black, Catherine Lloyd Burns, Peter Dinklage
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0401244/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, awkward, good natured, date night, lazy sunday

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