Silver Linings Playbook 2012
“Watch for the signs.”
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
- Updated
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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“A former teacher returns home to rebuild his life and encounters a woman offering help.”
- features an engaging plot involving family dynamics
- explores the journey of rebuilding a life
- 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.