# Empire Records (1995)

> A combustible day at an independent record store turns youthful chaos into a defense of friendship, authenticity, and community.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7845

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Allan Moyle
- Cast: Liv Tyler, Johnny Whitworth, Renée Zellweger, Robin Tunney, Anthony LaPaglia, Rory Cochrane, Ethan Embry, Maxwell Caulfield
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112950/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, goofy, rebellious, lazy afternoon, nostalgic movie night

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