Summaries

A bitter ad executive who has reached his breaking point lands in a mental institution, where his career actually begins to thrive with help from his fellow patients.

Emory works in advertising and is beginning to crack up. His latest idea is honesty, e.g. "Volvos: Yes they are boxy, but they're safe". This doesn't go down too well with the boss, so Emory is sent to a psychiatric hospital to "recover." Meanwhile, back at the office, Emory's work is accidentally sent to the printers. His ads are a huge success. But now Emory has fallen for another patient, Kathy, so he doesn't want to leave.—Rob Hartill

Details

Keywords
  • advertising
  • mental illness
  • female psychiatrist
  • advertising executive
  • advertising campaign
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date Apr 12, 1990
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Chatham, Virginia, USA
Production companies Paramount Pictures Intuitive TV

Box office

Gross US & Canada $13236513
Opening weekend US & Canada $3357800
Gross worldwide $13236513

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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