# Rachel Getting Married (2008)

> A recovering addict’s return home for her sister’s wedding turns a joyous family weekend into an unflinching reckoning with guilt, resentment, and the possibility of forgiveness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8918

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Jonathan Demme
- Cast: Anne Hathaway, Rosemarie DeWitt, Bill Irwin, Debra Winger, Tunde Adebimpe, Mather Zickel, Anna Deavere Smith, Anisa George
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1084950/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: raw, intimate, volatile, reflective evening, family drama marathon

## Synopsis

A raw exploration of family dynamics and personal redemption unfolds during a wedding weekend.

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