Finding Amanda
The Story:
Taylor Peters (Matthew Broderick) is a television writer and producer working on a low-rated, little-respected half-hour sitcom. Taylor was probably destined for better things, but his compulsive gambling, recreational drug use and drinking problem (now under control) all conspired to throw his career off the rails several years back. Now all he does is play the horses, but does his best to keep his wife Lorraine (Maura Tierney) in the dark about it.
Unexpectedly, Taylor and Lorraine are called to Lorraine's sisterÂ’s house to deal with a family emergency: Taylor's twenty-year-old niece Amanda (Brittany Snow) is living in Las Vegas where, it's been recently discovered, she's working as a prostitute. On their way home, Lorraine finds racing stubs in the glove compartment, and decides to leave Taylor. Lorraine decides not to come home.
He promises to find her, bring her back, and pay for her stay at an expensive rehab center. Once in Nevada, Taylor starts gambling in earnest using money loaned him by the casino.
Once finally locating Amanda, after a few games at the tables, Taylor learns that she is making numerous amounts of money and shows no signs of being unhappy, even with her questionable boyfriend Greg (Peter Facinelli). A journey of self-discovery ensues as both Taylor and Amanda struggle through their difference and learn that both have a more in common that initially thought.
Starring:
Matthew Broderick, Brittany Snow, Maura Tierney, Peter Facinelli, Steve Coogan
Directed By:
Peter Tolan
Release:
2008
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