Psychology and cinema: Between the couch and the chair. Psychological analysis of the film “The Bucket List”

Abstract

The following article is a psychological analysis of the film “The Bucket List” or “Ahead”, American film from 2007, directed by Rob Reiner and starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman in the main roles, both Academy Award winning actors. This film was chosen because of the proposed theme, which seems very appropriate in humanistic and existential issues. It is the story of two very different seniors that are known in a hospital and after being diagnosed with advanced cancer and being ousted by doctors, decide to spend time together, a great adventure and finish some unfinished business in their lives.