Everything Must Go
When an alcoholic relapses, causing him to lose his wife and his job, he holds a yard sale on his front lawn in an attempt to start over. A new neighbor might be the key to his return to form.
Critics Sentiment
Gary reveals the Denver incident probably did not happen
Nick finds his belongings on the lawn and locks changed
The film's biggest emotional shift occurs when Gary reveals the truth about Denver and Nick refuses the beer, jumping from his withdrawal struggles to a moment of genuine hope and self-control.
Critics consistently praised Will Ferrell's dramatic performance as an alcoholic hitting rock bottom, with most reviewers highlighting his relationship with Kenny as the film's emotional core. While some found the setup contrived and pacing slow, the majority appreciated the authentic portrayal of addiction and the hopeful yet realistic resolution. The film builds from devastating lows to modest but meaningful redemption.
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Will Ferrell
Nick Halsey
C.J. Wallace
Kenny Loftus
Rebecca Hall
Samantha
Michael Peña
Frank Garcia
Rosalie Michaels
Kitty
Stephen Root
Elliot
Laura Dern
Delilah
Glenn Howerton
Gary
Argos MacCallum
Shopper
Todd Bryant
Driver (Repo Guy)
Jason Spisak
Hipster
Tyler Johnstone
Big Teenager
Kyle Sharkey
Lanky Teenager
Scott Takeda
Bank Manager
Matthew Dearing
Jacket Buyer
Leeann Dearing
Girlfriend
Chris Cook
Samantha's Husband
Steven Scally
Fisherman
Andy McDermott
Cop
Leslea Fisher
Skinny White Girl (uncredited)
Crew
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