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Silver Linings Playbook

  • 20122012
  • RR
  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
701K
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POPULARITY
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Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in 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.
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  • Romance
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,... Read allAfter 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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
701K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
996
20
  • Director
    • David O. Russell
  • Writers
    • David O. Russell(screenplay)
    • Matthew Quick(novel "The Silver Linings Playbook")
  • Stars
    • Bradley Cooper
    • Jennifer Lawrence
    • Robert De Niro
Top credits
  • Director
    • David O. Russell
  • Writers
    • David O. Russell(screenplay)
    • Matthew Quick(novel "The Silver Linings Playbook")
  • Stars
    • Bradley Cooper
    • Jennifer Lawrence
    • Robert De Niro
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 930User reviews
    • 478Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 89 wins & 148 nominations total

    Videos7

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    Trailer 2:33
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    U.S. Version #2
    Trailer 2:38
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    No. 1
    Trailer 2:37
    No. 1
    "Drug Talk at Dinner"
    Clip 1:41
    "Drug Talk at Dinner"
    "Proper Dosage"
    Promo 0:32
    "Proper Dosage"
    25 Movies That Almost Starred Robert De Niro
    Video 3:08
    25 Movies That Almost Starred Robert De Niro
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    How TIFF Gets the Oscars Right

    Photos195

    Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
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    Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
    Bradley Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
    Jennifer Lawrence in Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
    Robert De Niro and Jacki Weaver in Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
    Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
    Chris Tucker, Bradley Cooper, and Jacki Weaver in Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
    Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
    Bradley Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
    Asa Butterfield at an event for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
    David O. Russell at an event for Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

    Top cast

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    Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper
    • Patas Pat
    Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence
    • Tiffanyas Tiffany
    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Pat Sr.as Pat Sr.
    Jacki Weaver
    Jacki Weaver
    • Dolores Solitanoas Dolores Solitano
    Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker
    • Dannyas Danny
    Anupam Kher
    Anupam Kher
    • Dr. Cliff Patelas Dr. Cliff Patel
    John Ortiz
    John Ortiz
    • Ronnieas Ronnie
    Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham
    • Jakeas Jake
    Julia Stiles
    Julia Stiles
    • Veronicaas Veronica
    Paul Herman
    Paul Herman
    • Randyas Randy
    Dash Mihok
    Dash Mihok
    • Officer Keoghas Officer Keogh
    Matthew Russell
    • Ricky D'Angeloas Ricky D'Angelo
    Cheryl Williams
    Cheryl Williams
    • Tiffany's Motheras Tiffany's Mother
    Patrick McDade
    Patrick McDade
    • Tiffany's Fatheras Tiffany's Father
    • (as Patrick Mcdade)
    Brea Bee
    Brea Bee
    • Nikkias Nikki
    Mary Regency Boies
    Mary Regency Boies
    • Reginaas Regina
    • (as Regency Boies)
    Phillip Chorba
    Phillip Chorba
    • Jordieas Jordie
    Anthony Lawton
    • Dr. Timbersas Dr. Timbers
    • Director
      • David O. Russell
    • Writers
      • David O. Russell(screenplay)
      • Matthew Quick(novel "The Silver Linings Playbook")
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Robert De Niro (Pat, Sr.) teared up during the scene when he tells Bradley Cooper (Pat, Jr.) he wished he was closer to him, which was not scripted.
    • Goofs
      When Tiffany throws Pat's book and newspaper outside before one of their dance rehearsals, they refer to the book as Lord of the Flies, but the cover is that of The Great Gatsby.
    • Quotes

      Pat: The only way you can beat my crazy was by doing something crazy yourself. Thank you. I love you. I knew it the minute I met you. I'm sorry it took so long for me to catch up. I just got stuck.

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Jessie J: Silver Lining (Crazy 'Bout You) (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      My Cherie Amour
      Written by Stevie Wonder, Henry Cosby (as Henry Crosby) & Sylvia Moy

      Performed by Stevie Wonder

      Courtesy of Motown Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews930

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Silver Linings Playbook is a refreshing addition to the rom com genre
    While most romantic comedies usually contain bad acting, sappiness, and a large amount of predictable moments; Silver Linings Playbook is the exact opposite. There may be a little amount sappiness in this movie but there is bound to be some in any romantic situations. In reality though, all of the sap in Silver Linings Playbook can be overlooked due to the fact that the film is completely original, extremely funny, and contains outstanding acting from the two lead roles.

    Written and directed by David O. Russell (The Fighter), Silver Linings Playbook is about a man, played by Bradley Cooper (Limitless, The Hangover), who was just released from an eight month stint in a psychiatric hospital. He wants to get his life back on track but is being held back by his parents and his unstable condition. After a little while, he strikes up an interesting friendship with a female played by Jennifer Lawrence (Winter's Bone, The Hunger Games). Both of these characters are going through somewhat of the same type of problems which makes their friendship even more quirky and thought-provoking.

    Because a large amount of romantic comedies are stale and overdone, Silver Linings Playbook is a breath of fresh air. Usually movies in this genre follow a very particular road map that entails: man is at rock bottom but then finds the perfect girl. After a while, man loses girl and must win girl back in a very cliché and unrealistic fashion. What's original about Silver Linings Playbook is that it doesn't follow that mediocre story line in the slightest making it unpredictable but at the same time, more relateable. Chris Tucker is in this movie and even he isn't predictable. Chris Tucker, the loud-mouthed actor who hasn't been in a film without the words 'Rush Hour' in the title for almost 15 years, was surprisingly mellow. Even though he was mellow, he was still very comedic and played a great role in the film.

    The most surprising aspect of Silver Linings Playbook, however, was the performance of Bradley Cooper. Even though this is a comedy, Cooper plays what is maybe one of the most serious roles he's ever performed. After audience members witness his work in this film, there shouldn't be any more doubt if the man can act or not. Silver Linings Playbook is without a doubt Cooper's best work thus far in his career. Jennifer Lawrence has a performance of equal caliber but that is expected from the young Academy Award nominated actress. What was surprising about Lawrence's role in the movie, was how adult it was. Fans of Lawrence's work may have been worried that she would be stuck in teenage roles after playing the character Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, but she should silence those doubts after this film with a very adult, yet professional, performance.

    Silver Linings Playbook is full of creativity and minimal on romance clichés. It is hands down one of the best romantic comedies to be made within the last couple of years. This film contains many laugh out loud moments and a number of scenes that will warm your heart to the point where you can't help but leave the theater smiling. Silver Linings Playbook is the perfect date movie that both men and women can easily enjoy. A-
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    • Nov 1, 2012

    FAQ5

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    • Why would Pat have wanted to get back together with Nikki at all after he caught her cheating on him with another man ?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tình Yêu Tìm Lại
    • Filming locations
      • 238 S. Madison Avenue, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production company
      • The Weinstein Company
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $21,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $132,092,958
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $443,003
      • Nov 18, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $236,412,453
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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