Silver Linings Playbook

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Silver Linings Playbook

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2012

2h 2m

Romance

Comedy

Drama

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After losing his job and wife, and spending time in a mental institution, Pat Solatano winds up living with his parents. 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, 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

Jan 14, 2021

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.

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Lisa Mullen

Sight & Sound

Apr 9, 2018

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

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Emma Myers

Film Comment Magazine

Nov 5, 2013

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

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Tania Hussain

The Hudsucker

Jul 28, 2024

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.

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Michael Leader

Den of Geek

May 3, 2024

4/5

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.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Sep 21, 2022

4/4

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.

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Chris

Feb 23, 2026

even better on the big screen 👍👍

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Anup

Feb 2, 2026

It was a different take on love and lost love with the leading man and lady both suffering from mental illness and marriage trauma. The plot got silly and nonsensical at times, but in the end it proved a tearjerker.

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Nico H

@RT75778715 Sep 2, 2026

What an emotional movie, I really enjoyed it. Loved the chemistry between Bradley and Jennifer. What a great ending too. Overall just a really great watch.

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bruce C

@bruce999 Aug 3, 2026

a well done drama, that is fun to watch

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Paige B

@Palan4 Jul 10, 2026

This movie was just fine. Months after watching I can barely remember what happens. I took very little away from it but it never made me angry. Worth a watch but keep expectations reasonable because it is overrated.

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Peace P

@peacechu Jun 25, 2026

Haven't seen a great romance like this in ages. The script’s betting trope was a bit weak, but the brilliant lead acting saved the whole film.

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Synopsis

After losing his job and wife, and spending time in a mental institution, Pat Solatano winds up living with his parents. 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, 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: Romance, Comedy, Drama
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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