The film was released on September 11, 2015, by IFC Films. On October 20, 2014, IFC Films acquired distribution rights to the film.

The film premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2014. On January 29, 2014, the film was announced, with filming set to begin in March 2014. The story ends with George reaching out to Maggie in hopes for forgiveness and support. Throughout the story, as George's character and background become more evident, he also becomes increasingly anhedonic the only moments of joy seem to be when he enjoys an occasional six-pack. He appears 'guiltily obsessed with somehow reconnecting with her'. Seeking reconciliation with his estranged daughter Maggie (Malone), his vulnerability is palpable. His eventual meeting with the advocate Laura (Datz) leads to more self-realizations about the help he needs. He eventually gets a bed at a homeless shelter, where he befriends the mentally unstable but friendly Dixon (Vereen).Дixon keeps George company as the latter goes through the trials of applying for public benefits. Up until shortly before the end of the film, he is denying to others and himself that he is homeless, George pawns his belongings to buy liquor, later only beer. Several attempted telephone calls yield no help, and George is forced to sleep on the streets.ДЄt one point, seeking warmth, he sits at a public hospital emergency room where he is approached by staff nurse Maire (Hughes) who treats him with compassion. One can only guess he had been living on the edge for a while. From the start, George is indigent he claims that someone has stolen his wallet. Later viewers find out this apartment was not his, but rented to an evicted acquaintance, whom he calls 'Sheila' (Sedgwick).

Set in the urban cacophony of New York City, the story begins with the mild-mannered but confused George (Gere) being thrown out from an apartment by Art (Buscemi).

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