The comedy film Analyze This, directed by Harold Ramis and starring Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal, was released.
Analyze This became a commercial success, grossing over $176 million worldwide and becoming a popular comedy of the late 1990s.
The sequel to Analyze This, titled Analyze That, was released, continuing the story of the mob boss and his psychiatrist.
Paul Vitti, a New York mafia boss, begins to experience panic attacks and seeks the help of psychiatrist Dr. Ben Sobel to address his anxiety issues.
Dr. Ben Sobel, initially reluctant, agrees to treat Paul Vitti after witnessing Vitti's breakdown and realizing his severe anxiety.
Paul Vitti attends his first therapy session with Dr. Ben Sobel where he reluctantly opens up about his personal and professional stressors.
Tensions rise within the mafia as Paul Vitti's absence and vulnerability create a power vacuum, threatening his position.
Dr. Ben Sobel becomes increasingly involved in Vitti’s life outside therapy, helping him navigate both the criminal and personal challenges he faces.
Paul Vitti faces a confrontation with a rival gang, putting both his and Sobel's lives in danger, testing their trust and alliance.
Paul Vitti begins to overcome his anxiety and reconcile his mafia responsibilities with his personal health, thanks to Sobel's help.
