# Roger Dodger (2002)

> A cynical Manhattan ad man turns his teenage nephew's first night of dating into an unexpectedly revealing lesson in loneliness, desire, and male insecurity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7772

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Dylan Kidd
- Cast: Campbell Scott, Jesse Eisenberg, Isabella Rossellini, Elizabeth Berkley, Jennifer Beals, Morena Baccarin, Mina Badie, Ato Essandoh
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0299117/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, sardonic, raunchy, late night viewing, indie comedy night

## Synopsis

A cynical ad man finds his world turned upside down when his naive nephew seeks his guidance in the dating scene.

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