

The Answer Man
“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
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Where is The Answer Man streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | 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 6.3/10 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
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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Cast of The Answer Man

Jeff Daniels
Arlen Faber

Lauren Graham
Elizabeth

Lou Taylor Pucci
Kris Lucas

Kat Dennings
Dahlia

Olivia Thirlby
Anne

Morgan Turner
Singing Daughter

Nora Dunn
Terry Fraser

Tony Hale
Mailman

Annie Corley
Mrs. Gold
Max Antisell
Alex
Thomas Roy
Riley Lucas

Peter Patrikios
Ross
The Answer Man — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Answer Man in United States?
The Answer Man is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Answer Man on Netflix?
Yes — The Answer Man is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Answer Man in?
The Answer Man is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Answer Man?
The Answer Man runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The Answer Man rated?
The Answer Man is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 139 ratings.











