Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot

The Story

After Portland slacker John Callahan (Joaquin Phoenix) nearly loses his life in a car accident, the last thing he intends to do is give up drinking. But when he reluctantly enters treatment – with encouragement from his girlfriend (Rooney Mara) and a charismatic sponsor (Jonah Hill) – Callahan discovers a gift for drawing edgy, irreverent newspaper cartoons that develop a national following and grant him a new lease on life. Based on a true story, this poignant, insightful and often funny drama about the healing power of art is adapted from Callahan’s autobiography and directed by two-time Oscar nominee Gus Van Sant.

Rating

M

Duration

114 min

Cast

Rooney Mara, Jonah Hill, Jack Black, Mark Webber, Joaquin Phoenix, Udo Kier

Director

Gus Van Sant