"Nurse Betty" (2000) is a dark comedy that follows the life of Betty Sizemore, portrayed by Renée Zellweger, a sweet-natured waitress whose world is turned upside down after witnessing the brutal murder of her husband, Del (played by Aaron Eckhart). Struggling to cope with the trauma, Betty becomes obsessed with a soap opera character, Dr. David Ravell, played by Greg Kinnear. In her delusional state, she believes that the fictional doctor can help her escape her grim reality.

As Betty embarks on a cross-country journey to find Dr. Ravell, she inadvertently attracts the attention of two hitmen, played by Morgan Freeman and Chris Rock, who are on a mission to track her down. The film cleverly intertwines elements of dark humor and drama, exploring themes of love, loss, and the power of fantasy. As Betty navigates her way through a series of absurd and dangerous encounters, she ultimately seeks solace in a world where her dreams can come true, blurring the lines between reality and fiction.