# The Foot Fist Way (2008)

> A delusional small-town Tae Kwon Do instructor spirals through humiliation, heartbreak, and celebrity worship while trying to reclaim the authority he performs every day.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7804

## Facts

- Runtime: 83 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Jody Hill
- Cast: Danny McBride, Ben Best, Mary Jane Bostic, Jody Hill, Collette Wolfe, Spencer Moreno, Carlos Lopez
- TMDB rating: 5.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0492619/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sardonic, abrasive, cringe-inducing, midnight movie, indie comedy night

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