28 Days

28 Days

2000 · 103 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.2 (1,082 votes)
Dir. Betty Thomas · Starring Sandra Bullock, Viggo Mortensen, Dominic West, Elizabeth Perkins, Azura Skye, Steve Buscemi · Music Richard Gibbs

The Life of the Party... before she got a life.

ComedyDrama

After getting into a car accident while drunk on the day of her sister's wedding, Gwen Cummings is given a choice between prison or a rehab center. She chooses rehab, but is extremely resistant to taking part in any of the treatment programs they have to offer, refusing to admit that she has an alcohol addiction.

VIBE

This film offers a raw, yet often darkly humorous, look at the arduous path to self-discovery and sobriety. It feels like an intimate journey, balancing the gritty realities of addiction with moments of genuine connection and a burgeoning sense of hope. The tone is both challenging and ultimately uplifting.

sardonicearnestredemptivevulnerablehopefulsteadycharacter-driven dramaearly 2000s dramedyrealistic portrayaladdictionrecoveryself-acceptancepersonal growth
drug addictioncar crashalcoholismdrug rehabilitationweddingwithdrawalsobrietywoman director
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