Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
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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.
| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 16 November 2012 |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy, Romance |
| Director | David O. Russell |
| Starring | Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Niro |
| Runtime | 122 min |
| Rated | R |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 8.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 81/100 · TMDB users 7.2/10 |
| Budget | $21 million |
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What kind of watch this is
David O. Russell’s 2012 film balances manic energy with quiet desperation. It is a drama, a comedy, and a romance, all arguing over who gets the last word. The hook is specific: a man obsessed with football, a woman with a secret, and a dance that might save them. At 122 minutes, it moves fast enough to keep you from checking your phone, but slow enough to let the awkward silences breathe. The performances carry the weight, particularly the one who refuses to look away. It is not a light watch, but it is a sharp one.
What the critics said
Critics largely agreed this was a triumph. Rotten Tomatoes lists a 92% Tomatometer score as of August 2024, backed by an average of 8.2/10. Metacritic assigns an 81/100 Metascore as of July 2025, a figure it labels universal acclaim. The consensus highlights David O. Russell’s direction and the cast’s energy. David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter called the chemistry between Cooper and Lawrence "a delight to watch." Justin Chang of Variety noted the film tackles heavy themes with "bracingly sharp" results. Roger Ebert gave it 3.5 stars, suggesting it could become a classic.
How it did with audiences
Silver Linings Playbook cost $21 million and pulled in $236 million worldwide. That is a respectable return, though not the kind that makes a studio CEO cry tears of joy. On TMDB, users give it a 7.2 out of 10. It opened small, then grew legs, eventually passing the $100 million mark in North America.
Awards
The film collected 24 awards from 51 nominations. Jennifer Lawrence took home the Academy Award for Best Actress, a win that made her the second-youngest recipient in that category behind Marlee Matlin. David O. Russell secured the BAFTA for Best Adapted Screenplay and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Director. The film was nominated for the four acting categories at the Oscars, a rarity last seen with Reds in 1981.
What came next for the cast
Bradley Cooper moved from The Hangover to American Sniper and A Star Is Born. Jennifer Lawrence went from Winter’s Bone to the Hunger Games sequels. Robert De Niro’s post-2012 slate includes Joker and The Irishman. These trajectories do not prove the film caused them. They simply mark what followed.
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Sources
- Silver Linings Playbook on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q116845 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Silver Linings Playbook” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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