In this 2011 film directed by Jason Reitman, Charlize Theron stars as Mavis Gary, a ghostwriter of a once-popular young adult book series who returns to her small hometown in Minnesota. Her mission is to rekindle a romance with her now-married high school sweetheart, Buddy Slade, played by Patrick Wilson. As Mavis navigates her past and present, she forms an unexpected bond with a former classmate, Matt Freehauf, portrayed by Patton Oswalt. The film explores themes of nostalgia, identity, and the complexities of adulthood. It can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.