The film by director David O. Russell about a man who has recently left a mental health facility and the young widow he meets was based on a novel of the same name by writer Matthew Quick. It earned nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Bradley Cooper, Best Actress for Jennifer Lawrence, Best Supporting Actor for Robert De Niro, Best Supporting Actress for Jacki Weaver, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.

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