# You Can Count on Me (2000)

> A responsible single mother and her drifting brother confront the fragile roles, old grief, and unspoken loyalties binding their family together.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8439

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Kenneth Lonergan
- Cast: Laura Linney, Mark Ruffalo, Matthew Broderick, Jon Tenney, Rory Culkin, J. Smith-Cameron, Josh Lucas, Gaby Hoffmann
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0203230/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, witty, quiet weekend, character drama night

## Synopsis

A heartfelt exploration of family bonds and the complexities of adulthood.

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