The Answer Man

Name: The Answer Man
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2009-07-23
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci, Olivia Thirlby, Kat Dennings

2009·Movie·R·95 min·★ 6.2(147)

Comedy Romance More English titles

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

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.

Where to watch The Answer Man in United States

Can I watch The Answer Man in United States? Yes — you can stream The Answer Man in United States on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Stream

Netflix

Netflix Standard with Ads

Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel

Rent

Buy

Click a service to open The Answer Man there. Availability last verified on September 30, 2026.

Where is The Answer Man streaming around the world?

Country	Streaming on	Rent / Buy
United States	Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Kanopy	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Canada	—	FlixFling
Australia	—	Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV
France	—	Sooner

About The Answer Man

The Answer Man is a 2009 English-language comedy and romance film directed by John Hindman. The cast is led by Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel.

The Answer Man was produced by 120dB Films, Messick Films, and Ideal Partners and made in United States of America. It was released on July 23, 2009, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director: John Hindman
Writers: John Hindman
Release date: July 23, 2009
OTT release: June 26, 2009
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $0 million
Production: 120dB Films, Messick Films, Ideal Partners

#chiropractor

The Answer Man cast & crew

The Answer Man was directed by John Hindman and written by John Hindman.

The cast features Jeff Daniels as Arlen Faber, Lauren Graham as Elizabeth, Lou Taylor Pucci as Kris Lucas, Olivia Thirlby as Anne, Kat Dennings as Dahlia, and Nora Dunn as Terry Fraser.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Oliver Bokelberg and it was produced by Jana Edelbaum and Kevin J. Messick.

Is The Answer Man worth watching?

The Answer Man holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 147 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, The Answer Man is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Answer Man

In United States, you can stream The Answer Man on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on June 26, 2009.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.