# Meatballs (1979)

> A mischievous counselor rallies an underdog group of campers while helping a lonely boy discover confidence during a chaotic summer.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8238

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Ivan Reitman
- Cast: Bill Murray, Harvey Atkin, Russ Banham, Kristine DeBell, Matt Craven, Kate Lynch, Sarah Torgov, Keith Knight
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079540/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, warm, lazy summer afternoon, nostalgic comedy night

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