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The Answer Man

He wrote the book on life's big questions. But the truth is he hasn't got a clue.

ComedyRomance1h 35m

🍅32%

🍅

32%

Tomatometer

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42%

Popcornmeter

6.2

TMDB

Storyline

Twenty years ago, Arlen Faber wrote a book about spirituality that became wildly popular. These days, he's a curmudgeonly recluse who only enjoys the company of his chiropractor, Elizabeth. As Elizabeth's warmth starts to melt Arlen's cold heart, he comes to realize what love really means.

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Details

DirectorJohn Hindman

ReleasedJul 23, 2009

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

$26.7K

Parental guideRUS

Studios

120dB FilmsMessick FilmsIdeal Partners

Cast

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Arlen Faber

Lauren Graham

Lauren Graham

Elizabeth

Lou Taylor Pucci

Lou Taylor Pucci

Kris Lucas

Olivia Thirlby

Olivia Thirlby

Anne

Kat Dennings

Kat Dennings

Dahlia

Nora Dunn

Nora Dunn

Terry Fraser

Tony Hale

Tony Hale

Mailman

Annie Corley

Annie Corley

Mrs. Gold

Max Antisell

Alex

Thomas Roy

Mr. Lucas

Peter Patrikios

Peter Patrikios

Ross

Greg Wood

Greg Wood

Businessman #1

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Stream

Netflix

Netflix Standard with Ads

Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Fandango At Home

FlixFling

Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

3 fresh · 4 rotten

Critics consensus

“The Answer Man takes an interesting premise and overloads it with implausible scenarios, indie comedy cliches, and an all-too-familiar story arc that only occasionally benefits from its typically capable actors.”

32% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Alissa Wilkinson

RTPaste MagazineApr 12, 2016

The Answer Man is reaching for something but never quite grasps it.

M

Moira MacDonald

RTSeattle TimesAug 27, 2009

While The Answer Man has a meandering pace and ultimately goes precisely where you think it will, first-timer Hindman makes the journey pleasant among these literate and interesting folk.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

RTMovieFreak.comAug 14, 2009

Thanks to a stupendously inept finale it ends up going nowhere, and by the time it fades to black the only question I had was what could have potentially been changed to salvage it.

M

Mike Massie

RTGone With The TwinsNov 28, 2020

What begins as a genuinely humorous dark comedy gradually falters as seriousness takes over.

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Information

Title

The Answer Man

Released

Jul 23, 2009

Rated

R

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 35m

Status

Released

Studios

120dB Films, Messick Films

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