Larry Crowne, a former team leader, is forced to start over after being downsized. He attends college, where he meets a community of misfits trying to improve their lives. In his public speaking class, Larry develops a crush on his teacher, Mercedes, who has lost passion for teaching and her husband.

Larry Crowne
A middle-aged man finds a new path in life after being laid off, and through further education, he rediscovers himself and his purpose.