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Silver Linings Playbook 2012

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★ 7.2/10 · 12,709 votes R DramaComedyRomance Released
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What is Silver Linings Playbook?

Silver Linings Playbook is a 2012 film centered on a man attempting to rebuild his life after a period of instability. Following the loss of his job and his wife, the protagonist spends time in an institution before returning to live with his parents.

Type
Film
Year
2012
Status
Released
Runtime
122 minutes
Release date
Nov 16, 2012
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
The Weinstein Company
Budget
$21,000,000
Revenue
$236,412,453
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
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Silver Linings Playbook is a 2012 film centered on a man attempting to rebuild his life after a period of instability. Following the loss of his job and his wife, the protagonist spends time in an institution before returning to live with his parents. As he seeks to reconcile with his estranged wife, he encounters pressure from his father, who wants him to share in an obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. The narrative shifts when the protagonist meets Tiffany Maxwell. She proposes a deal to help him reconnect with his wife, provided that he performs a very important task for her in return. This arrangement introduces new complications as the characters navigate their respective goals. The film explores the intersection of personal recovery, family dynamics, and unexpected alliances. By focusing on the protagonist's efforts to move forward, the story examines the challenges of regaining stability and the impact of new relationships on his journey toward reconciliation.

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Should you watch it?

“A former teacher returns home to rebuild his life and encounters a woman offering help.”

Reasons to watch
  • features an engaging plot involving family dynamics
  • explores the journey of rebuilding a life
Keep in mind
  • involves complex emotional situations

Watch it if you enjoy dramatic comedies about personal reinvention.

The film deals with themes of personal struggles and relationships.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the main character trying to do?

He wants to rebuild his life and reconcile with his wife.

Who does he live with after leaving the institution?

He winds up living with his parents.

What is his father obsessed with?

His father shares an obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Who does he meet that complicates things?

He meets Tiffany Maxwell.

What does Tiffany offer to do?

She offers to help him reconnect with his wife in exchange for a favor.