Silver Linings Playbook

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Silver Linings Playbook

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Released Nov 21, 2012

2h 2m

Comedy

Drama

Romance

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After losing his job and wife, and spending time in a mental institution, Pat Solatano (Bradley Cooper) winds up living with his parents (Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver). He wants to rebuild his life and reunite with his wife, but his parents would be happy if he just shared their obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. Things get complicated when Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), who offers to help him reconnect with his wife, if he will do something very important for her in exchange.

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Critics Consensus

Silver Linings Playbook walks a tricky thematic tightrope, but David O. Russell's sensitive direction and some sharp work from a talented cast gives it true balance.

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Katie Presley

Bitch Media

Frustrating as it can be to watch, nixing nuance for a heavy-handed storyline that convinces viewers of Pat and Tiffany's humanity is forgivable.

Jan 14, 2021

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Lisa Mullen

Sight & Sound

Russell's smart, snappy script is delivered by a top-notch cast, including two thoroughly likeable and well-matched leads.

Apr 9, 2018

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Emma Myers

Film Comment Magazine

But Silver Linings Playbook never induces a roll of the eyes, even if it never really surprises.

Nov 5, 2013

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Tania Hussain

The Hudsucker

Russell’s adaptation illustrates a heartwarming and hilariously realistic tale that has complications but creates such an overall admiration for the film and its characters.

Jul 28, 2024

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Michael Leader

Den of Geek

Russell has provided us with a smart, satisfying antidote to the anti-rom-com. I think it’s safe to say success suits him pretty well.

Rated: 4/5

May 3, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Fueled by unexpected dramatic turns and a gamut of oddball hang-ups that set the comic tone, Silver Linings Playbook marks another decisive triumph for David O. Russell, who’s made both the funniest film and the most heartening romance in recent memory.

Rated: 4/4

Sep 21, 2022

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Eric J

Personally ranks in my top 10 movies of all time. Great job by both Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence as well as the supporting cast. Wonderful job by David Russell in telling this story using both humor and drama. You won’t regret watching this one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/25

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The Wandering D

A fascinating film. My emotions while watching it ranged from interested and watching with rapt attention, to being kind of bored with what was happening. I don't know if I would sit through it again, but I enjoyed the watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/25

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JL W

I saw this movie awhile ago maybe when it first came out. I decided to watch it again because nothing else appealed to me on any streaming service. I loved it. Even more than the first time. Both of the main characters/actors are incredible in it. The story is great and real. The supporting actor are great . It has depth, romance, some humor but a smart original Kind of humor. I loved it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/25

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Tamsin L

Half-way through and I hadn't laughed once as this thought-provoking movie was addressing a couple of serious issues - mental illness and gambling. However I really warmed to it and the portrayal of the dynamic. Not your typical romcom and I loved it. As someone else said, utterly 'charming'....

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/08/25

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Fer S

Not good. Unnecessarily long, not all but some of the acting was really bad and the plot needed to be simpler. The characters were introduced in a confusing way. I did not enjoy it. I did watch it until the end because I still had some intrigue left, but it felt like a chore.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/25

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Audience Member

Funny, heartwarming, and charming. Lawrence and Cooper have great chemistry.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/25

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Synopsis

After losing his job and wife, and spending time in a mental institution, Pat Solatano (Bradley Cooper) winds up living with his parents (Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver). He wants to rebuild his life and reunite with his wife, but his parents would be happy if he just shared their obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. Things get complicated when Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), who offers to help him reconnect with his wife, if he will do something very important for her in exchange.

Director: David O. Russell
Producer: Donna Gigliotti, Bruce Cohen, Jonathan Gordon
Screenwriter: David O. Russell
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: Weinstein Company
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content/Nudity|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $132.1M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital

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