The Land of Steady Habits

Sep 14 2018 TV-MA 1h 38m
Comedy, Drama

After leaving his wife and his job to find happiness, Anders begins a clumsy, heartbreaking quest to reassemble the pieces of his fractured life.

Plot

Feeling trapped in the stifling, wealthy enclave of Westport, Connecticut, Anders Harris (Ben Mendelsohn) retires from his job in finance and leaves his wife (Edie Falco) in the hopes that it will renew his lust for life. However, he's quickly faced with the startling reality of his choices; he spends his days looking for things to decorate his empty shelves, sleeping with strangers and feeling terribly lost. Missing his ex-wife and on the outs with his troubled 27-year-old son (Thomas Mann), Anders befriends a drug-addicted teen (Charlie Tahan), sending him down a path of reckless and regrettable behavior. His shameful actions cause him to question who he is as a father and, ultimately, who he is as a person.

Written by

Ted Thompson, Nicole Holofcener

Directed by

Nicole Holofcener

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Likely Story

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
9,238
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
71
Popularity
NA