Silver Linings Playbook

Silver Linings Playbook is a romantic comedy-drama film released in 2012. Ridley Park, Pennsylvania is the setting for the story. Cooper portrays Patrizio "Pat" Solitano Jr., a man with bipolar disorder who is released from a psychiatric hospital and returns to his parents' home (De Niro and Weaver). Pat is adamant about reuniting with his estranged wife. He meets Tiffany Maxwell (Lawrence), a young widow who offers to help him get his wife back if he enters a dance competition with her. Pat, his father, and Tiffany examine their relationships with each other as they cope with their personal situations, and the two become closer as they train.

Among its many honors, the film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It was the first film since 1981's Reds to be nominated for four acting Oscars and the first since 2004's Million Dollar Baby to be nominated for the Big Five Oscars, with Lawrence winning Best Actress in a Leading Role and becoming the second-youngest Best Actress winner.

Detailed information:

Directed by: David O. Russell

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro

Release dates: September 8, 2012

Running time: 122 minutes