Impulsive, irresponsible, irresistible Mr. Jones (Richard Gere) is a man who effortlessly draws people to him with his infectious charm and fascinating energy. He is also a man who can just as easily slip into periods of deep depression and despair. Intelligent, dedicated, respected Dr. Libbie Bowen (Lena Olin) is a psychiatrist who, despite all her training, is totally unprepared for Mr. Jones. He challenges her, he intrigues her, he sees into her heart, and soon Libbie finds herself risking her entire career for love. An unusual story of the power of love, Mr. Jones illuminates the extraordinary complexities of manic-depressive illness while examining the fragile doctor-patient relationship in the difficult world of mental health.