St. Vincent (2014): Theodore Melfi’s Tale of Friendship

St. Vincent, Theodore Melfi, U.S.

Maggie, a single mother, moves into a new home in Brooklyn with her 12-year-old son, Oliver. Forced to work long hours, she has no choice but to leave Oliver in the care of their new neighbor, Vincent, a retired curmudgeon with a penchant for alcohol and gambling.

An odd friendship soon blossoms between the improbable pair.

Starring Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts, Chris O’Dowd, Terrence Howard and Jaeden Lieberher.