In Collateral Beauty, Will Smith plays Howard, a successful New York executive reeling from a personal tragedy. As he struggles with his grief, he withdraws from the people around him, who start to worry. To cope, Howard seeks answers from the universe and writes letters to Love, Time and Death -- with some startling and unexpected responses. Check out an exclusive clip below.

Collateral Beauty opens in theaters everywhere Friday, December 16. Advance tickets are available now.