Although Brad has a satisfying career, a sweet wife and a comfortable life in suburban Sacramento, things aren't quite what he imagined during his college glory days. When he accompanies his musical prodigy son on a university tour, he can't help comparing his life with those of his four best college friends who seemingly have more wealthy and glamorous lives. But when circumstances force him to reconnect with his former friends, Brad begins to question whether he has really failed or if their lives are actually more flawed than they appear.
Directed by Mike White
regret
jealousy
musician
midlife crisis
boston, massachusetts
married couple
mentor
harvard university
dark comedy
orchestra
respect
family
high school student
envy
child's point of view
sacramento
pov (point of view)
self reflection
college friends
rich family
perspective
revisited past
father son relationship
jealous of someone's success
privilege
college girls
imagination
rules and regulations
college admissions
possibilities
inner thoughts
college visit
non-profit organization
rich friends
glory days
worthlessness
tufts university
alma mater
Trailer
IMDB
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Letterboxd
3.2 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Ben Stiller
Brad Sloan
Austin Abrams
Troy Sloan
Jenna Fischer
Melanie Sloan
Michael Sheen
Craig Fisher
Jemaine Clement
Billy Wearslter
Luke Wilson
Jason Hatfield
Shazi Raja
Ananya
Mike White
Nick Pascale
Xavier Grobet
Xavier
Adam Capriolo
Chris Kanew
Felicia Shulman
Cherie Parkinson
Jane Wheeler
Harvard Mother
Crew
Mike White
Director
Mike White
Writer
Mark Mothersbaugh
Original Music Composer
Xavier Grobet
Director of Photography
David Bernad
Producer
Sidney Kimmel
Producer
Dede Gardner
Producer
Mike White
Producer
Jeremy Kleiner
Producer
Brad Pitt
Executive Producer
Sarah Esberg
Executive Producer
André Paul Therrien
Epk Camera Operator
Popular Reviews
50 reviews
Emma
7.0★ · 02/20/26
Is it wrong, that I be feeling this at the ripe age of 20…
Is it wrong, that I be feeling this at the ripe age of 20…
Casey Holt
4.0★ · 08/14/25
This is the prequel to secret life of Walter Mitty
This is the prequel to secret life of Walter Mitty
estelarva
2.0★ · 12/13/24
This felt like hearing a drunk guy at a bar telling you about how he used to be so “punk-rock” and now he is just sad with his life
One Star for Austin Abrams
This felt like hearing a drunk guy at a bar telling you about how he used to be so “punk-rock” and now he is just sad with his life
One Star for Austin Abrams
Estela
2.0★ · 12/13/24
This felt like hearing a drunk guy at a bar telling you about how he used to be so “punk-rock” and now he is just sad with his life
One Star for Austin Abrams
This felt like hearing a drunk guy at a bar telling you about how he used to be so “punk-rock” and now he is just sad with his life
One Star for Austin Abrams
Alden Rivers
9.3★ · 02/14/23
Best scene: The montage of Brad comparing himself to all his friends. So relatable.
Worst scene: Brad trying to hard to get an interview for his kid at the school. So cringe.
Best scene: The montage of Brad comparing himself to all his friends. So relatable.
Worst scene: Brad trying to hard to get an interview for his kid at the school. So cringe.