The scoop: Boasting a star-studded cast including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Charlie Hunnam, and Billy Bob Thornton, the film tells the story of 23-year-old James, an alcoholic and drug addict faced with two options: rehab or death. Like the novel — which became a controversy when accusations of embellishment and lies came to light — the film follows James through his struggle with addiction and recovery as he "heals his broken soul by connecting with other kindred spirits who also yearn and fight for a better life."