# Mr. Woodcock (2007)

> A successful motivational author returns home and relives his humiliating school years when his mother falls for the sadistic gym teacher he hates.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7640

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Craig Gillespie
- Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Seann William Scott, Susan Sarandon, Amy Poehler, Ethan Suplee, Melissa Sagemiller, Melissa Leo, Jacob Davich
- TMDB rating: 5.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419984/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: abrasive, awkward, irreverent, casual comedy night, lazy weekend

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