Directed by:
Jason Reitman
Written by:
Jason Reitman
Sheldon Turner
Based on the novel by:
Walter Kirn
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Romance
Runtime:
109 mins
Plot:
Ryan Bingham enjoys living out of a suitcase for his job, travelling around the country firing people, but finds that lifestyle threatened by the presence of a potential love interest, and a new hire.
Release Date:
December 4, 2009
Reception:
Cast:
George Clooney
Vera Farmiga
Anna Kendrick
Jason Bateman
Amy Morton
Melanie Lynskey
J.K. Simmons
Sam Elliott
Danny McBride
Zach Galifianakis
Chris Lowell
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Ivan Reitman, Jason Reitman, Daniel Dubiecki
- Best Achievement in Directing | Jason Reitman
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | George Clooney
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Vera Farmiga
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Anna Kendrick
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner
Wins
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner
Nominations
- Best Film | Ivan Reitman, Jason Reitman, Daniel Dubiecki
- Best Leading Actor | George Clooney
- Best Supporting Actress | Vera Farmiga
- Best Supporting Actress | Anna Kendrick
- Best Editing | Dana E. Glauberman
Wins
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Actor – Drama | George Clooney
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Vera Farmiga
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Anna Kendrick
- Best Director – Motion Picture | Jason Reitman
Nominations
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role | George Clooney
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Vera Farmiga
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Anna Kendrick
Nominations
- Best Edited Feature Film – Dramatic | Dana E. Glauberman
Nominations
- Excellence in Contemporary Film | Steve Saklad
Nominations
- Excellence in Contemporary Film | Danny Glicker
Nominations
- Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Jason Reitman
Nominations
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Ivan Reitman, Jason Reitman, Daniel Dubiecki
Wins
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner