The Silver Linings Playbook cast features Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Niro. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for David O. Russell’s 2012 movie on Netflix. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast section.

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Silver Linings Playbook explores the relationship between two Philadelphia natives. As Pat struggles with a divorce and mental health issues, he meets a charismatic widow named Tiffany. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they fall in love while preparing for a dance competition. Here’s every actor and character in Silver Linings Playbook, an adaptation of Matthew Quick’s 2008 novel.

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Silver Linings Playbook Cast: Bradley Cooper as Pat

Character Profile: A divorced Philadelphia native who tries to stay positive. He attempts to re-build his life after spending eight months at the Baltimore State Mental Hospital. Pat reluctantly develops a friendship with a local widow.

Cooper’s Resume: Richie DiMaso in American Hustle (2013), Chris Kyle in American Sniper (2014), Jack in A Star Is Born (2018), Stanton Carlisle in Nightmare Alley (2021), Leonard Bernstein in Maestro (2023)

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Silver Linings Playbook Cast: Jennifer Lawrence as Tiffany

Character Profile: Pat’s love interest. She is a widow who views dancing as therapy. Tiffany urges Pat to break out of his comfort zone.

Lawrence’s Resume: Raven/Mystique in the X-Men Movie Franchise (2011-), Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games Movie Franchise (2012-15), Rosalyn Rosenfeld in American Hustle (2013), Lynsey in Causeway (2022), Maddie Barke in No Hard Feelings (2023)

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Silver Linings Playbook Cast: Robert De Niro as Pat Sr.

Character Profile: Pat’s father. He works as a bookie after losing his job. Pat Sr. is a loyal Philadelphia Eagles fan who intends to start a cheesesteak business.

De Niro’s Resume: Vito Corleone in The Godfather Part II (1974), Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver (1976), Michael in The Deer Hunter (1978), Jake La Motta in Raging Bull (1980), Neil McCauley in Heat (1995)

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Silver Linings Playbook Cast: Jacki Weaver as Dolores Solitano

Character Profile: Pat’s mother. She is known for her fantastic lasagna meals. Dolores supports Pat as he tries to recover from a divorce.

Weaver’s Resume: Janine “Smurf” Cody in Animal Kingdom (2010), Gwendolyn Stoker in Stoker (2013), Carolyn/Claudette in The Disaster Artist (2017), Caroline Warner in Yellowstone (2021), Kathleen Long in Father Stu (2022)

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Silver Linings Playbook Cast: Chris Tucker as Danny

Character Profile: Pat’s friend. He is a mental health patient who repeatedly gets sent back to Baltimore from Philadelphia. Danny helps Pat and Tiffany prepare for a dance performance.

Tucker’s Resume: Smokey in Friday (1995), Franklin Hatchett in Money Talks (1997), Beaumont Livingston in Jackie Brown (1997), Carter in Rush Hour (1998), Howard White in Air (2023)

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The Silver Linings Playbook cast also includes:

• Anupam Kher as Cliff Patel
• John Ortiz as Ronnie
• Shea Whigham as Jake
• Julia Stiles as Veronica
• Paul Herman as Randy
• Dash Mihok as Officer Keogh
• Matthew Russell as Ricky D’Angelo
• Cheryl Williams as Tiffany’s Mother
• Patrick McDade as Tiffany’s Father
• Brea Bee as Nikki

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.