Plot & Details
Life doesn't always go according to plan...Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper) has lost everything -- his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother (Jacki Weaver) and father (Robert DeNiro) after spending eight months in a state institution on a plea bargain. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pat's parents want is for him to get back on his feet - and to share their family's obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles football team. When Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he'll do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives.
- MPAA Rating: R
- Genre(s): Comedy,Drama,Romance
- Run Time: 120min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 11/16/2012
- DVD Release Date: 04/30/2013
- Status: In Theaters
- Distributor(s): The Weinstein Co.
- Director(s): David O. Russell
- Starring: Bradley Cooper , Jennifer Lawrence , Robert De Niro , Jacki Weaver , Chris Tucker
- Themes: Starting Over,Fathers and Sons,Mental Illness,Contests, Pageants and Competitions
- Tone: Compassionate,Humorous,Poignant
- Keywords: depression,bonding [relationship],escape,mental-health,mental-illness
- Country of Origin: USA (11-21-2012),USA - Limited (11-16-2012)
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Robert De Niro | Nominated |
| 2012 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Editing | Crispin Struthers | Nominated |
| 2012 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Director | David O. Russell | Nominated |
| 2012 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Editing | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | Bradley Cooper | Nominated |
| 2012 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actress | Jennifer Lawrence | Won |
| 2012 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Adapted Screenplay | David O. Russell | Nominated |
| 2012 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Picture | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | Jacki Weaver | Nominated |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Actress | Jennifer Lawrence | Nominated |
| 2012 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Adapted Screenplay | David O. Russell | Won |
| 2012 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Actor | Bradley Cooper | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Bradley Cooper | Nominated |
| 2012 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Jennifer Lawrence | Won |
| 2012 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Screenplay | David O. Russell | Nominated |
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