The Leisure Seeker is a 2017 road movie directed by Paolo Virzi, and starring Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland. The film covers the story of John and Ella Spencer, a retired couple who leave their Massachusetts home in their vintage RV, nicknamed "The Leisure Seeker", to head down to Key West in Florida.
John is a retired professor who is suffering from dementia, and Ella has recently been diagnosed with cancer. Rather than face their health issues at home, they decide to embark on one last adventure together, and they set off on a cross-country road trip. Along the way, they encounter various characters and experiences that test their relationship and remind them of the joys of life.
Their journey provides both revelations and surprises, and reveals the complexities of their relationship. At times, they disagree and argue, but they also share moments of tenderness and rekindle their love for each other. As they journey on, their health issues become more pronounced, and they confront their mortality.
The film explores themes of love, loyalty, mortality, and the complexities of relationships. It is a poignant and touching story of two people who are trying to find meaning and happiness in the final stages of their lives.