Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
A man rebuilding his life finds unexpected connection and dark humor with a woman who challenges his every step.
After losing his job and wife, and spending time in an institution, a former teacher winds up living with his parents. He wants to rebuild his life and reconcile with his wife, but his father would be happy if he shared his obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. Things get complicated when he meets Tiffany Maxwell who offers to help him reconnect with his wife if he will do something very important for her in exchange.
How intense is Silver Linings Playbook?
Silver Linings Playbook has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated R.
What Silver Linings Playbook feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicheartwarmingromanticearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightComfort watch
Where to stream Silver Linings Playbook
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Is Silver Linings Playbook scary?
No. Silver Linings Playbook is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Silver Linings Playbook gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Silver Linings Playbook sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Silver Linings Playbook OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Silver Linings Playbook?
Silver Linings Playbook runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Silver Linings Playbook?
Silver Linings Playbook is streaming on Starz.
Does Silver Linings Playbook have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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