# Auntie Mame (1958)

> A flamboyant New York aunt turns guardianship of her orphaned nephew into a buoyant rebellion against conventional respectability.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9891

## Facts

- Runtime: 143 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Morton DaCosta
- Cast: Rosalind Russell, Forrest Tucker, Coral Browne, Peggy Cass, Jan Handzlik, Roger Smith, Fred Clark, Connie Gilchrist
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051383/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, exuberant, warm, classic movie night, family viewing

## Synopsis

A whimsical journey of self-discovery and family bonds unfolds in a vibrant world of eccentricity.

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