Plot
After Portland slacker John Callahan (Joaquin Phoenix) nearly loses his life in a car accident, the last thing he intends to do is give up drinking. But when he reluctantly enters treatment - with encouragement from his girlfriend (Rooney Mara) and a charismatic sponsor (Jonah Hill) - Callahan discovers a gift for drawing edgy, irreverent newspaper cartoons that develop a national following and grant him a new lease on life. Based on a true story, this poignant, insightful and often funny drama about the healing power of art is adapted from Callahan's autobiography and directed by two-time Oscar® nominee Gus Van Sant. Jack Black, Carrie Brownstein, Beth Ditto and Kim Gordon also star.
Written by
John Callahan, Gus Van Sant, Jack Gibson
Directed by
Gus Van Sant
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Amazon Studios, Lionsgate, Iconoclast, Big Indie Pictures, Anonymous Content
Languages
English
Awards
5 nominations total