"Hope Springs eternal, but this movie's intensity springs from its painfully real portrayal of a struggling marriage."

Episode Description

In this episode of Movie Memory Machine, Landen and Truman explore David Frankel's Hope Springs (2012), a film that blends humor and pathos to depict the journey of a couple (played by Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones) rekindling their marriage through therapy. With Steve Carell as the therapist, we unpack the emotional weight, the awkward laughs, and the overall message of this overlooked dramedy.

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Film Synopsis

Kay Soames (Meryl Streep) is desperate to revive the intimacy in her 31-year marriage to Arnold (Tommy Lee Jones). Despite his reluctance, they embark on an intensive week-long couples therapy retreat with the renowned Dr. Bernard Feld (Steve Carell). Through therapy sessions filled with both breakthroughs and setbacks, the couple attempts to rediscover the spark that brought them together.

Episode Highlights

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