Smashed is a drama film released in 2012, directed by James Ponsoldt and starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Kate and Aaron Paul as Charlie. The film explores the life of a young couple and their struggle with alcoholism and the challenges that come with finding sobriety.
Kate and Charlie are a young couple who share a love for getting drunk and partying. They are happy-go-lucky and carefree until Kate's partying begins to affect her job as an elementary schoolteacher. One morning, after a night of heavy drinking, Kate vomits in front of her class, and her problem becomes public knowledge.
Feeling embarrassed and ashamed, Kate decides to get sober. She begins attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and trying to change her lifestyle. However, this isn't easy for Kate, who has to deal with the reality of how her drinking had been affecting her life, and the lies she had been telling to cover it up.
The film also explores Kate's relationship with her mother, a former alcoholic, who is supportive of her daughter's efforts, but also has her own issues to deal with. Kate's husband Charlie, meanwhile, continues to drink heavily and struggles to understand her new lifestyle, putting a strain on their marriage.
As Kate tries to navigate her new life, she discovers that sobriety isn't just about not drinking, but also about confronting her past, facing her demons, and rebuilding relationships. Smashed is a moving and powerful film that explores the realities of addiction and the importance of support and love in the journey to recovery.