St. Vincent

Vincent MacKenna, a Vietnam War veteran, is introduced living a lonely life in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Despite being a retiree, his days are marked by drinking, gambling, and occasional visits to his wife, Sandy, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease.

Vincent still shows love and commitment to his wife Sandy, who no longer recognizes him due to her condition. He visits her at the nursing home weekly and pretends to be a doctor for her comfort.

Vincent’s quiet life is disrupted when new neighbors, Maggie and her son Oliver, move in next door. During their moving process, a tree branch accidentally falls on Vincent's car, damaging it.

Vincent confronts Maggie over the damage to his car and fences. He decides to sue the moving company for the car damage while trying to press Maggie into covering the cost for the fence, which he had damaged himself.

Vincent continues to gamble regularly, often losing at horse races. His gambling addiction results in significant debt, and he struggles with the repercussions from loan sharks who demand repayment.

At school, Oliver faces bullying and is ostracized by his peers due to his family circumstances. After his belongings are stolen, he finds support from Vincent, who offers a place to stay.

Maggie delays returning home from work, prompting Oliver to ask Vincent if he can stay at his house. Vincent agrees to babysit Oliver, initiating a unique and unexpected friendship.

Vincent witnesses Oliver being bullied and decides to teach him how to stand up for himself. This bonding moment not only strengthens their friendship but also gives Oliver newfound confidence.

By combining their knowledge, Vincent and Oliver place a successful bet at the racetrack. The winnings provide a temporary financial reprieve for Vincent, helping him to pay off some debts.

Under financial pressure, Vincent steals money from Oliver's account, hoping to gamble it for a big win to pay Sandy's nursing home fees. Unfortunately, his gamble fails, leaving him in deeper trouble.

After a confrontation with loan sharks, Vincent suffers a stroke and is hospitalized. During his recovery, he receives support from Maggie, Oliver, and Daka, but struggles with the effects of his condition.

Vincent learns of Sandy's death while still in the hospital, plunging him into a state of depression. He is left with her ashes and only memories, adding to his sense of loss.

At custody hearings, Oliver's father uses Vincent's connections to implicate him in poor parenting. Maggie, infuriated by the accusations, restricts Vincent's access to Oliver.

Oliver researches Vincent for a school project and describes him as a saint to his classmates. His heartfelt nomination at the assembly earns Vincent public recognition for his sacrifices.

Daka gives birth to a baby girl, which brings everyone together at Vincent's house for a celebratory meal. This moment signifies the formation of a makeshift family, healing the bonds between them.