What begins as a cross-country sales trip for an anxious inventor becomes an unexpectedly transformative journey in this heartfelt comedy-drama. Seth Rogen stars as Andy Brewster, a man with a revolutionary new cleaning product and a desperate need to sell it, who makes the impulsive decision to invite his overly affectionate and talkative mother, Joyce, along for the ride. Barbra Streisand embodies Joyce, a widowed mother whose well-intentioned smothering and endless curiosity about Andy’s love life create a hilarious and poignant friction. As the miles roll by in a cramped car, their road trip from New Jersey to San Francisco forces long-avoided conversations and confrontations, blending cringe-worthy comedy with genuine emotional moments. Directed by Anne Fletcher from a script by Dan Fogelman, the film explores the universal complexities of family bonds, asking whether this chaotic journey will drive a mother and son apart or finally bring them closer together.
