# Lucas (1986)

> A tender Chicago high-school drama follows an awkward teenager navigating first love, friendship, bullying, and the search for belonging.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7696

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: David Seltzer
- Cast: Corey Haim, Kerri Green, Charlie Sheen, Winona Ryder, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Tom Hodges, Guy Boyd, Jeremy Piven
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091445/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sincere, wistful, melancholic, nostalgic movie night, teen movie marathon

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