The story centers on a highly celebrated actor (Irons), whose spectacular career is matched only by his rugged good looks and effortless, devilish charm. ­Atticus' estranged son, Paul (Huston), is nothing like his philandering, drinking, devil-may-care father. He is a feminist and professor who is devoted to his partner Clementine.

Paul has wanted nothing to do with his parents' divorce. But when a medical condition forces Atticus to hitch a ride from Los Angeles to New York to be at his daughter's wedding, Paul becomes his only option. And so begins their madcap, odd-couple journey across the U.S.