Demolition

Demolition

Life: Some disassembly required.

R 2016 · 101 min · ★ 6.9 (3K) · Comedy, Drama

An emotionally desperate investment banker finds hope through a woman he meets.

Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée · Written by Bryan Sipe

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