Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own.

Director:

David O. Russell

Writers:

David O. Russell (screenplay), Matthew Quick (novel)

Stars:

Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro

Won 1 Oscar. Another 88 wins & 145 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bradley Cooper	...	Pat
Jennifer Lawrence	...	Tiffany
Robert De Niro	...	Pat Sr.
Jacki Weaver	...	Dolores
Chris Tucker	...	Danny
Anupam Kher	...	Dr. Cliff Patel
John Ortiz	...	Ronnie
Shea Whigham	...	Jake
Julia Stiles	...	Veronica
Paul Herman	...	Randy
Dash Mihok	...	Officer Keogh
Matthew Russell	...	Ricky D'Angelo
Cheryl Williams	...	Tiffany's Mother
Patrick McDade	...	Tiffany's Father (as Patrick Mcdade)
Brea Bee	...	Nikki

Storyline

Against medical advice and without the knowledge of her husband Pat Solatano Sr., caring Dolores Solatano discharges her adult son, Pat Solatano Jr., from a Maryland mental health institution after his minimum eight month court ordered stint. The condition of the release includes Pat Jr. moving back in with his parents in their Philadelphia home. Although Pat Jr.'s institutionalization was due to him beating up the lover of his wife Nikki, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Nikki has since left him and has received a restraining order against him. Although he is on medication (which he doesn't take because of the way it makes him feel) and has mandatory therapy sessions, Pat Jr. feels like he can manage on the outside solely by healthy living and looking for the "silver linings" in his life. His goals are to get his old job back as a substitute teacher, but more importantly reunite with Nikki. He finds there are certain instances where he doesn't cope well, however no less so ...

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Plot Keywords:

bipolar disorder | unhappy marriage | adulterous wife | reference to philadelphia eagles | family relationships | 

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Taglines:

Watch for the signs

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual content/nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 December 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Happiness Therapy

Filming Locations:

238 S. Madison Avenue, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$21,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$443,003, 18 November 2012, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$132,092,958

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$236,412,453

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Weinstein Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

122 min

Sound Mix:

Datasat Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence have played Marvel superheroes. Lawrence plays Raven Darkholme/Mystique in X-Men: First Class (2011), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) and X-Men: Apocalypse (2016). Cooper went on to do the voice of Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014).

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Goofs

When, while jogging, Tiffany convinces Pat to enter the dance competition, there are two magically disappearing and reappearing cars. At the opening of the scene at approximately 55:46, just after Tiffany overtakes Pat, there is a house with two cars in the driveway. The cars are: a black 2006 Mazda 6 and a burgundy 2009 Honda Civic. At 57:21 the cars are clearly not in the background. in the space of seconds, at approximately 57:30, the cars are back.

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Quotes

Tiffany: Humanity is just nasty and there's no silver lining.

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Crazy Credits

There are no opening credits.

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Connections

Referenced in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Jennifer Lawrence/Kurt Russell/Fred Noe/Ilan Rubin (2015)

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Soundtracks

Brahms's Lullaby
(uncredited)
Written by Johannes Brahms

User Reviews

Incredible, incredible, incredible!

I saw this at the Hamptons International Film Festival as the Spotlight film and it was one of the best movies I have ever seen. It is so relatable, even if you don't suffer from the same afflictions as the main characters, and its implications are so far-reaching that everyone, I believe, can learn a little something from Pat and Tiffany. The story sends such wonderful messages about finding the "silver lining" and is uplifting, even in the seemingly most dire circumstances. Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper are phenomenal, and I found myself really attached to their characters. This is a must see for everyone! And I will be seeing it again when it hits theaters in November.