Nebraska (2013)

Nebraska (2013) — An unhurried, deadpan road‑movie about family, memory and small‑town America. Woody Grant, an aging, heavy‑drinking man convinced he’s won a $1 million sweepstakes prize, insists on going from Billings, Montana to the company headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska to collect it in person. His reluctant younger son David agrees to drive him. A planned straight shot turns into a detour to Woody’s hometown of Hawthorne, where old friends and relatives—plus rumors of the “win”—surface long‑buried grievances, loyalties and secrets. What you’ll experience: a slow‑burn, bittersweet character study with dry, black‑and‑white visuals and deadpan humor that quietly shifts into moments of genuine poignancy. The film balances wry small‑town encounters and comic misunderstandings with sober reflections on aging, regret and the difficulty of connecting with an emotionally distant parent. Performances (notably Bruce Dern as Woody and Will Forte as David, with strong support from June Squibb and Bob Odenkirk) are subtle and affecting rather than showy. Expect sparse dialogue, observational storytelling, gentle laughs, and an emotional, low‑key payoff rather than melodrama—a film that stays with you for its humanity and melancholic beauty.

Actors: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb

Director: Alexander Payne

Runtime: 115 min

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama

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