Lola Versus is a 2012 American romantic comedy film directed by Daryl Wein, who co-wrote the screenplay with his partner Zoe Lister-Jones.

[2][3][4] The film stars Greta Gerwig, Joel Kinnaman, Lister-Jones, Bill Pullman and Debra Winger.

On her 29th birthday, Ph.D. student Lola accepts a marriage proposal from her longtime artist boyfriend, Luke, and wedding preparations commence.

On her way to a meeting at her university, Lola is surprised by Luke, who has been second-guessing his decision to cancel the wedding, but she rebuffs him.

Lola presents her doctoral dissertation on silence in 19th-century French literature and the lack thereof in modern popular culture, as her professors look on in confusion.

Storming off, she wanders the streets at night on a drunken bender, stealing liquor bottles and going to a strip club.

Having made peace with both Alice and Henry, Lola celebrates her 30th birthday with a picnic in the park with her parents and close friends.

When Luke appears, he tells Lola that their time apart has helped him realize how much he misses her, and he suggests a reconciliation.

The site's critics consensus reads: "It's fun to see Greta Gerwig mature her acting career but Lola Versus – with its unpleasant characters and completely familiar script – does not succeed as her first major leading role.