A biting, penetrating and often humorous look at contemporary life in suburban America. When midlife crisis hits, Lester Burnham's fascination with a young girl spurs him to make some major changes in his life.
A very successful psychiatrist is thrown in turmoil when a 15-year-old patient commits suicide in his office. He is also suffering a midlife crisis and he is being forced to reevaluate his entire life.