A gambling addict faces a conflict when entrusted with keeping a bunch of money that isn't his.
Acting
Jake Johnson's sweaty, desperate physicality carries every scene.
Direction
Swanberg's improv-heavy style makes chaos feel dangerously spontaneous.
Writing
Co-written by Johnson—addiction humor that punches up, not down.
Director
Joe Swanberg
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Cubs World Series plotline was written before they actually won in 2016—Swanberg had to reshoot the ending when reality made it hopeful instead of tragic.
Peak 'mumblecore' era Netflix acquisition, when the algorithm still gambled on small indie comedies with recognizable TV faces.
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