10 Best Movies About Men Having a Midlife Crisis

Kevin Spacey plays Lester Burnham, a man stuck in a dull marriage, a pointless job and a life without passion. His solution? He buys a sports car, starts working out and becomes infatuated with his daughter's teenage friend. A dark, satirical film about the longing for freedom, youth and meaning, with a shocking but unforgettable ending.

Two friends take a wine trip through California as a last hurrah before one of them gets married. Paul Giamatti plays a divorced, struggling writer who wonders whether life still has anything to offer him. A smart, tragicomic film about lost dreams, love and growing older.

Edward Norton's character hates his dull, materialistic existence. His solution? Starting a secret fight club where men take out their frustrations on each other. The film is a critique of consumer society, masculinity and existential emptiness, and its ending turns everything upside down.

Ben Stiller plays a man with a boring office job who spends his days daydreaming about adventures. When he actually sets off on a journey, he discovers that real life is far more beautiful than his fantasies. An inspiring film about stepping out of your comfort zone and creating your own adventure.

Bill Murray plays a fading movie star stuck in an emotionally empty existence in Tokyo. His chance meeting with a young woman (Scarlett Johansson) leads to an intimate, melancholic friendship that shows how important human connection is. A subtle, beautiful film about aging, missed chances and searching for meaning.

Steve Carell plays a man whose wife suddenly leaves him, forcing him to relearn how to be single. Ryan Gosling plays the young, confident ladies' man who helps him, only to discover his own insecurities. A funny but moving film about love, aging and starting over.

Mickey Rourke plays an aging wrestler clinging to his glory days while his body and mind slowly break down. A raw, painful and moving portrait of a man who can't accept that his best days are behind him.

John Cusack plays a record store owner stuck in his memories and his failures in love. When his girlfriend leaves him, he looks up his exes to understand why his relationships always fail. A funny, sharp film about growing up, music and love.

George Clooney plays a man who discovers that his comatose wife was cheating on him while he tries to raise his daughters. He's confronted with the failure of his marriage, death and parenthood, leading to an emotional journey of self-discovery. A poignant but also humorous film about adult responsibility and letting go.

Jack Nicholson plays a newly retired man who questions his entire life after his wife's death. He travels across America in an RV trying to find meaning in his later years. A tragicomic film about loneliness, aging and the question: has my life meant anything?