Based on the biography "J.D. Salinger: A Life" by Kenneth Slawenski, this drama chronicles the fascinating life of the reclusive author. The film focuses on how Salinger's (Nicholas Hoult) service in World War II, his romantic pursuit of young socialite Oona O'Neill (Zoey Deutch), and the encouragement of mentor and magazine editor Whit Burnett (Kevin Spacey) all contributed to the 1951 creation of "The Catcher in the Rye" protagonist Holden Caulfield. With Sarah Paulson, Victor Garber, Hope Davis. 106 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.