With things going from bad to worse, failed minor-league baseball pitcher Monty Brewster is with his back to the wall. But life is a series of unexpected events. And when long-lost billionaire Uncle Rupert appoints his unsuccessful nephew as the sole beneficiary of his enormous $300-million fortune, Monty must follow a complicated set of rules to get his hands on the grand prize. However, there's always a catch with wealthy and eccentric relatives. As Brewster takes on the challenge to squander $30 million in 30 days to be entitled to the entire inheritance, the inexperienced plutocrat will soon realise that wasting a mountain of cash under strict conditions is easier said than done. But first things first. Can Brewster's millions buy him love and happiness?—Nick Riganas