"Five Easy Pieces" is a 1970 American drama film directed by Bob Rafelson. It stars Jack Nicholson as Bobby Dupea, a disillusioned oil rig worker who struggles with his identity and family background. The film explores themes of alienation and the search for meaning in life. The narrative follows Bobby as he returns to his wealthy family after years of estrangement. Throughout the film, he grapples with his past and the expectations placed upon him. "Five Easy Pieces" is notable for its realistic portrayal of American life and has become a classic in the genre of character-driven cinema.