# The Lifeguard (2013)

> A burned-out New York reporter retreats to her hometown lifeguard job, where old friendships and a forbidden bond force her to confront her stalled adulthood.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/96509

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Director: Liz W. Garcia
- Cast: Kristen Bell, Mamie Gummer, Martin Starr, Joshua Harto, Alex Shaffer, David Lambert, Amy Madigan, Adam LeFevre
- TMDB rating: 5.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2265534/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, uncomfortable, wry, quiet evening, reflective movie night

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