Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- wistful
- sincere
- intimate
- quiet evening
- reflective viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ari is forced from home after quitting his teaching job, making vocational failure central to his personal crisis.
Ari’s reunion with childhood friends Jonas, Ryad, Clara, and Aurore catalyzes his transformation.
The short runtime, uncertain life circumstances, and focus on friendship and self-understanding point to an intimate, low-key dramatic register.
Films like Ari, and why
Frances Ha
shared coming-of-age uncertainty, intimate character focus, and friendship-centered self-discovery
The Worst Person in the World
shared themes of adult disorientation, personal reinvention, and emotionally ambivalent relationships
The Graduate
shared drama of post-education uncertainty, social pressure, and searching for direction
Movie Details
- Director
- Léonor Serraille
- Release Date
- 2025-12-28
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (3)
Cast
- Andranic Manet
- Pascal Rénéric
- Théo Delezenne
- Ryad Ferrad
- Éva Lallier
- Lomane de Dietrich
- Mikael-Don Giancarli
- Clémence Coullon
- Clyde Yeguete
- Claire Bodson
Common questions
- What is Ari about?
- After abandoning his teaching career and losing his place at home, Ari finds unexpected momentum in reconnecting with the friends who knew him first.
- What is Ari like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ari as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ari violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ari.
- Which films are like Ari?
- Films with a similar feel include Frances Ha, The Worst Person in the World, and The Graduate.
- How long is Ari?
- Ari runs 88 minutes.
