Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018)
Director
Gus Van Sant
Main cast
Joaquin Phoenix; Jonah Hill; Rooney Mara; Jack Black; Tony Greenhand
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Description
On the rocky path to sobriety after a life-changing accident, John Callahan discovers the healing power of art, willing his injured hands into drawing hilarious, often controversial cartoons, which bring him a new lease on life.
Gus Van Sant
Main cast
Joaquin Phoenix; Jonah Hill; Rooney Mara; Jack Black; Tony Greenhand
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Description
On the rocky path to sobriety after a life-changing accident, John Callahan discovers the healing power of art, willing his injured hands into drawing hilarious, often controversial cartoons, which bring him a new lease on life.
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