Ryan Bingham enjoys living out of a suitcase for his job, travelling around the country firing people, but finds that lifestyle under threat by the presence of a potential love interest, and a new hire.

George Clooney was nominated for an Oscar Best Actor for his role as a firing consultant who lives seamlessly untethered between airports and hotels as he navigates the possibility of a human connection. Along with Clooney, both Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick were nominated for Best Supporting Actress. Jason Reitman was nominated for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay (with Sheldon Turner).

This Retrospective screening is a companion to BTS X IN CONVERSATION WITH JASON REITMAN.