Liz Gilbert (Julia Roberts) had everything a modern woman is supposed to dream of having – a husband, a house, a successful career – yet like so many others, she found herself lost, confused, and searching for what she really wanted in life. Newly divorced and at a crossroads, Gilbert steps out of her comfort zone, risking everything to change her life, embarking on a journey around the world that becomes a quest for self-discovery. In her travels, she discovers the true pleasure of nourishment by eating in Italy; the power of prayer in India, and, finally and unexpectedly, the inner peace and balance of true love in Bali.
“The film’s most crucial constituency — the book’s rabid fans — are likely to feel well served by Murphy’s adaptation, which hews pretty faithfully to Gilbert’s story.” — Ann Hornaday , Washington Post
“Roberts rides all the turbulent waves with such ease and such grace, that Jenkins knows exactly what to do with his internal churn, and that Bardem can do no wrong.” — Betsy Sharkey , Los Angeles Times
directed by
Ryan Murphy
Ryan Murphy
written by
Ryan Murphy, Jennifer Salt, Elizabeth Gilbert
Ryan Murphy, Jennifer Salt, Elizabeth Gilbert
with
Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins
Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins
language
English, Italian, Portuguese
English, Italian, Portuguese
country
United States
United States