# Nebraska (2013)

> A weary son shepherds his stubborn father across the Great Plains, discovering that an unwanted road trip can reopen buried family histories.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/83662

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Drama, Adventure
- Director: Alexander Payne
- Cast: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk, Stacy Keach, Mary Louise Wilson, Rance Howard, Tim Driscoll
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1821549/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: deadpan, melancholic, wistful, quiet weekend, reflective movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant journey through the heart of America, where a father and son confront their past.

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