Publisher's Synopsis
Robert Pattinson stars in David Cronenberg's adaptation of the novel by Don DeLillo. Eric Packer (Pattinson) is a 28-year-old finance billionaire who sets out to cross New York City in his luxurious white stretch limo to get to a hairdressing appointment. But it soon becomes apparent that the city is in turmoil, and Packer's journey is obstructed by various traffic jams caused by a presidential visit to the city, widespread rioting, and several uncanny encounters with his ex-wife. Meanwhile, his empire seems to be collapsing around his ears, and he becomes increasingly certain as the day wears on that someone is trying to killl him. Paul Giamatti, Juliette Binoche and Samantha Morton co-star.
