# Idlewild (2006)

> In a Prohibition-era Southern speakeasy, two musician partners fight to preserve their club and their futures amid gangster pressure, romantic conflict, and artistic ambition.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8069

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Music
- Director: Bryan Barber
- Cast: André 3000, Big Boi, Paula Patton, Terrence Howard, Faizon Love, Malinda Williams, Cicely Tyson, Macy Gray
- TMDB rating: 5.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0417225/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: flamboyant, witty, romantic, music film night, stylized cinema night

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