Silver Linings Playbook
2012
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Anupam Kher, Chris Tucker, Julia Stiles, Shea Whigham
Original language
English
First release
November 16, 2012 (United States)
Production companies
Mirage Enterprises, The Weinstein Company
Based on
The Silver Linings Playbook
Awards
Academy Award for Best Actress, AACTA International Award for Best Actress, AACTA International Award for Best Direction, AACTA International Award for Best Film, Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay, Independent Spirit Award for Best Director
Setting
Pennsylvania
Filming locations
Philadelphia
Crew
Screenplay
David O. Russell
Producer
Bruce Cohen, Donna Gigliotti, Jonathan Gordon
Cinematography
Masanobu Takayanagi
Editing
Crispin Struthers, Jay Cassidy
Music
Danny Elfman
Québec / French
Québec classification
General
Content indications
Not recommended for young children
Classification date
November 14, 2012
Trailer
Stills
Reviews
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Academy Awards 2013 academy_award ★ Won: Best Actress
- Independent Spirit Awards 2013 generic - Best Feature; Best Director; Best Lead: Bradley Cooper; Best Lead: Jennifer Lawrence; Best Screenplay: David O. Russell ★ Winner: Best Feature; Best Director; Best Lead: Jennifer Lawrence; Best Screenplay: David O. Russell
- Toronto International Film Festival 2012 generic
- Village Voice Film Poll 2012 generic
Titles
| Original title | Silver Linings Playbook | English |
| Alternate title | Happiness therapy |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | November 16, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Canada | November 21, 2012 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | November 21, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | November 21, 2012 |
| Theatrical | United Arab Emirates | November 22, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Russia | November 22, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | November 23, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | November 23, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Norway | November 30, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Lebanon | December 6, 2012 |
| Theatrical | India | December 7, 2012 |
| Theatrical | KW | December 13, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | December 14, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | December 14, 2012 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 25, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Israel | December 27, 2012 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | December 28, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Egypt | January 2, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Austria | January 3, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | January 3, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Germany | January 3, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | January 4, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | January 10, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | January 10, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | January 10, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | January 25, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Spain | January 25, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Croatia | January 26, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | January 30, 2013 |
| Theatrical | France | January 30, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Luxembourg | January 30, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Australia | January 31, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Greece | January 31, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | February 1, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Finland | February 1, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Romania | February 1, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | February 1, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | February 8, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Nigeria | February 8, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Poland | February 8, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Bolivia | February 14, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Chile | February 14, 2013 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | February 14, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Peru | February 14, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | February 14, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Colombia | February 15, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Venezuela | February 15, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | February 21, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | February 21, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Japan | February 22, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | February 22, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | February 27, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | February 27, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | February 27, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | February 27, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | February 28, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | February 28, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Macedonia | February 28, 2013 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | February 28, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Serbia | February 28, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | March 7, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Italy | March 7, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Slovenia | March 14, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Vietnam | March 15, 2013 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | April 25, 2013 |
| Television | Israel | December 13, 2013 |
| Television | Netherlands | March 20, 2015 |
| Streaming | Indonesia | January 7, 2016 |
| Streaming | India | September 15, 2019 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | September 26, 2022 |
| Television | France | June 15, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | United States | April 30, 2013 |
| Home video | Greece | May 16, 2013 |
| Home video | Sweden | July 24, 2013 |
| Home video | Netherlands | May 27, 2014 |
| Home video | Netherlands | June 25, 2015 |
| Home video | Ecuador | April 24, 2021 |
Full credits
| Director | David O. Russell |
| Cast | Bradley Cooper (Pat Solatano Jr.), Jennifer Lawrence (Tiffany Maxwell), Robert De Niro (Pat Solatano Sr.), Jacki Weaver (Dolores Solatano), Anupam Kher (Dr. Cliff Patel), Chris Tucker (Danny McDaniels), Julia Stiles (Veronica), Shea Whigham (Jake Solatano), John Ortiz (Ronnie), Paul Herman (Randy), Dash Mihok (Officer Keogh), Matthew Russell (Ricky D'Angelo), Cheryl Williams (Tiffany's Mother), Patrick McDade (Tiffany's Father), Brea Bee (Nikki), Mary Regency Boies (Regina), Phillip Chorba (Jordie), Anthony Lawton (Dr. Timbers), Patsy Meck (Nancy (High School Principal)), Maureen Torsney-Weir (Older Waitress), Jeff Reim (Jeffrey), Fritz Blanchette (Fritzy), Rick Foster (Dance Competition Announcer), Bonnie Aarons (Ricky D'Angelo's Mother), Ted Barba (Doug Culpepper), Elias Birnbaum (Ricky D'Angelo's Friend #1), Matthew Michaels (Ricky D'Angelo's Friend #2), Pete Postiglione (Lawyer at Bar), Dicky Eklund Jr. (Fighting Eagle Fan), Sanjay Shende (Indian Invasion #1), Mihir Pathak (Indian Invasion #2), Ibrahim Syed (Indian Invasion #3), Madhu Narula (Dr. Patel's Wife), Samantha Gelnaw (Jake's Fiancée), Tiffany E. Green (Tanya), Tal Lifshitz (Dancer Santos), Vlada Semenova (Dancer Aguilar), Zhan Paulovich (Dancer Makarov), Lana Rossi (Dancer Tretiak), Todd Anthony (Dinner Guest (uncredited)), Traci Law (Dinner Guest (uncredited)), Carol Anne Mueller (Dance Competition Spectator (uncredited)), Robert Bizik (Neighbor (uncredited)), Jeffrey Mowery (Neighbor (uncredited)), Joe Cappelletti (Football Play By Play Announcer (voice, uncredited)), Lindsay Schnebly (Football Play By Play Announcer (voice, uncredited)), Luisa Diaz (MILF (uncredited)), Liam Ferguson (Singing Eagles Fan (uncredited)), Jae Greene (Tailgater (uncredited)), Marty Krzywonos (Tailgater (uncredited)), Matthew James Gulbranson (Father (uncredited)), David Kneeream (Moviegoer (uncredited)), Raymond Mamrak (Tailgate Fan (uncredited)), Montana Marks (Bikini Tailgater (uncredited)), Jeni Miller (Sexy Girl at Halloween Party (uncredited)), Charles Pendelton (Recital Guest (uncredited)), Vincent Riviezzo (Giants Fan (uncredited)), Ryan Shank (Bartender (uncredited)), Ryan Tygh (Zombie Guy (uncredited)), Jen Weissenberg (Tomboy Girl (uncredited)), Brian Anthony Wilson (Orderly (uncredited)), Mike Wilson (Eagles Tailgater (uncredited)), Thomas Walton (Giants Suck - Fan (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | David O. Russell |
| Producer | Bruce Cohen, Donna Gigliotti, Jonathan Gordon |
| Executive producer | Bob Weinstein, Bradley Cooper, George Parra, Harvey Weinstein, Michelle Raimo Kouyate |
| Cinematography | Masanobu Takayanagi |
| Editing | Crispin Struthers, Jay Cassidy |
| Music | Danny Elfman |
| Production design | Judy Becker |
| Costumes | Mark Bridges |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
