The Answer Man

Name: The Answer Man
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2009-01-18
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci, Kat Dennings, Olivia Thirlby

2009·Movie·R·95 min·★ 6.3(139)

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.

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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 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV.

The Answer Man was produced by 120dB Films, Messick Films, and Ideal Partners and made in United States of America. It was released on January 18, 2009, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director: John Hindman
Writers: John Hindman
Release date: January 18, 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

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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, Kat Dennings as Dahlia, Olivia Thirlby as Anne, and Morgan Turner as Singing Daughter.

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 6.3/10 from 139 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

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