# Grand Canyon (1991)

> Interwoven lives across a fractured Los Angeles confront racial division, urban violence, marital strain, and the possibility of renewed human connection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7975

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Comedy
- Director: Lawrence Kasdan
- Cast: Danny Glover, Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Mary McDonnell, Mary-Louise Parker, Alfre Woodard, Jeremy Sisto, Tina Lifford
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101969/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: thoughtful, humanist, melancholic, reflective evening, social issue film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of life in Los Angeles, where personal struggles collide with societal divides.

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