Better Living Through Chemistry
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Better Living Through Chemistry

(2014)Directed by Geoff Moore, David Posamentier91 minDrama, Comedy
“Happiness has no formula”

Douglas Varney (Sam Rockwell) has spent his adult life behind the counter of a small-town pharmacy, filling prescriptions and taking orders from his father-in-law. Then Elizabeth Roberts (Olivia Wilde), a bored customer, starts coming in, and Geoff Moore and David Posamentier follow Doug into an affair that begins with a few bottles from the shelves. He stands at the counter in his white coat, the fluorescent lights humming over rows of orange bottles.

Sam Rockwellas Douglas Varney
Michelle Monaghanas Kara Varney
Olivia Wildeas Elizabeth Roberts
Jane Fondaas Pharmacy Customer
Ray Liottaas Jack Roberts
Norbert Leo Butzas Agent Andrew Carp
Ken Howardas Walter Bishop
Jenn Harrisas Janet
Harrison Holzeras Ethan Varney
Peter Jacobsonas Dr. Roth
SBSonnie Brownas Principal Song-Carmichael
Ron Heneghanas Officer Willits
Tracy McMullanas Bree Bishop
Bethany Hoffmanas Miss D'Francesco
Wil Loveas Mr. Aanenson
Michael Shawn Montgomeryas Arnold Morello
Amanda Ellisas Young Girl
Regen Wilsonas Brian
Shane Tunneyas Waiter
Richard Pelzmanas Rick Scruggs
Lauren Whiteas Kaye Tashman
Jency Griffin Hoganas David Chen