Melvin Udall, a misanthropic author with obsessive-compulsive disorder, eventually softens and changes his ways after developing a relationship with his neighbor Simon and waitress Carol.
David Grant, Woody's son, realizes that the trip to Nebraska is important for his father, who seeks validation and respect from his family and friends.
The film concludes with Trip returning to the concert venue, seemingly unfazed by the chaos, and the final shot shows him quietly sitting alone in the empty arena.
Detective Graham Waters discovers that the dead body found at the beginning of the film is actually his brother Peter, who was shot by Officer Tom Hansen.
Craig gains control over John Malkovich's body, and instead of just experiencing Malkovich's life, he learns how to stay inside and manipulate him indefinitely.