The timely odyssey of Ryan Bingham (George Clooney), a corporate downsizer and consummate modern business traveler who, after years of staying happily airborne, suddenly finds himself ready to make a real connection.
Ryan has long been contented with his unencumbered lifestyle lived out across America in airports, hotels and rental cars. He can carry all he needs in one wheel-away case; he's a pampered, elite member of every travel loyalty program in existence; and he's close to attaining his lifetime goal of 10 million frequent flier miles—and yet... Ryan has nothing real to hold onto.
When he falls for a simpatico fellow traveler (Vera Farmiga), Ryan's boss (Jason Bateman), inspired by a young, upstart efficiency expert (Anna Kendrick), threatens to permanently call him in from the road. Faced with the prospect, at once terrifying and exhilarating, of being grounded, Ryan begins to contemplate what it might actually mean to have a home.
This suxd. In this economy who has not at least been fearful of losing their employment. From a retired person's point of view I am glad I saw it for free on the internet. What the point, if youget knocked down you get up and keep fighting; you no other choice.
Very poignant to how many have lived and have experienced life. All involved should be very proud and deserve all the accolades awarded for such a wonderful story!!!!!
Extremely realistic movie, with a lot of timely humor. Appropriate for the mature crowd, particulary people who work in the corporate world or frequent daters.