The story of a man ready to make a connection.
Ryan Bingham is a corporate downsizing expert who leads an empty life out of a suitcase. When his cherished life on the road is threatened by advanced computer software and he meets the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams, Ryan starts to reflect upon the life he has chosen to live.
MPAA: Rated R for language and some sexual content
Principal Cast: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick
Director: Jason Reitman
Ryan gives a speech in which he explains how all the things that we collect in our lives eventually weigh us down.
Themes: Life, Burden, Priorities, Perspective, Philosophy, Materialism, Letting Go, Speech, Fulfillment
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Natalie challenges Ryan on his trivial goal of reaching 10 million miles.
Themes: Goals, Accomplishment, Vanity, Perspective, Priorities, Ego, Meaningless, Significance, Purpose
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Ryan and Natalie must find a way to instill a positive outlook about the necessary change of career paths for the employees that they are firing.
Themes: Business, Family, Career, Dreams, Happiness, Fulfillment, Paradigm Shift, Perspective, Optimism
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After hearing Ryan’s speech on the burden of relationships, Natalie challenges his bleak perspective on marriage.
Themes: Marriage, Relationships, Life, Burden, Priorities, Perspective, Philosophy, Emptiness, Love
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When her longtime boyfriend breaks up with her via text message, Natalie details how she envisioned her life would be by now.
Themes: Dreams, Life, Relationships, Priorities, Perspective, Planning, Idealism, Marriage, Dating
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When his sister’s fiancé gets cold feet on their wedding day, Ryan must convince him that marriage is a good thing.
Themes: Marriage, Pessimism, Optimism, Life, Perspective, Philosophy, Loneliness, Relationships, Advice
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