Edward Norton stars as Jack, a bored insomniac, determined to inject some excitement into his life.

He meets Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), a charismatic soap salesman who believes that the only way to escape the banality of modern existence is through violence.

To these ends, Jack and Tyler set up 'Fight Clubs', where men can engage in brutal bare-knuckle fights.

However, friction develops between the two men when they become rivals for the attentions of Marla (Helena Bonham-Carter).