# Dreamgirls (2006)

> A dazzling 1960s music-business saga follows three singers whose rise to stardom tests friendship, love, and the price of commercial success.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/853

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Director: Bill Condon
- Cast: Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith D. Robinson, Sharon Leal
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443489/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: glamorous, energetic, soulful, musical movie night, sing-along viewing

## Synopsis

A powerful musical journey through ambition, betrayal, and the quest for recognition in the world of show business.

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