# The Brothers McMullen (1995)

> Three Irish-American brothers confront marriage, commitment, faith, and temptation while candidly dissecting their relationships with one another.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9926

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Edward Burns
- Cast: Edward Burns, Michael McGlone, Connie Britton, Jack Mulcahy, Catharine Bolz, Shari Albert, Maxine Bahns, Jennifer Jostyn
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112585/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, intimate, wistful, quiet evening, date night

## Synopsis

Three brothers navigate love and life, revealing the complexities of relationships and family bonds.

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