The Baxter
“A romantic comedy for anyone who's ever been dumped.”
Mild mannered tax accountant Elliot Sherman is what he calls a "Baxter": the kind of calm, unexciting fellow who "wears sock garters" and "enjoys raking leaves." Loved by bosses and parents, Elliot is a perfectly nice guy. And that's his problem.
Where to watch The Baxter in United States
Philo
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Where is The Baxter streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Baxter
The Baxter is a 2005 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Michael Showalter. The cast is led by Michael Showalter, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Williams. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo.
The Baxter was produced by Plum Pictures, IFC FIlms, and IFC Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 26, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Michael Showalter
- Writers
- Michael Showalter
- Release date
- August 26, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Plum Pictures, IFC FIlms, IFC Productions
The Baxter cast & crew
The Baxter was directed by Michael Showalter and written by Michael Showalter.
The cast features Michael Showalter as Elliot Sherman, Elizabeth Banks as Caroline Swann, Michelle Williams as Cecil Mills, Justin Theroux as Bradley Lake, Zak Orth as Wendall Wimms, and Michael Ian Black as Ed.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Theodore Shapiro and it was produced by Holly Becker and Caroline Kaplan.
Is The Baxter worth watching?
The Baxter holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 52 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, The Baxter is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Baxter
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Cast of The Baxter
Michael Showalter
Elliot Sherman
Elizabeth Banks
Caroline Swann
Michelle Williams
Cecil Mills
Justin Theroux
Bradley Lake
Zak Orth
Wendall Wimms
Michael Ian Black
Ed
Catherine Lloyd Burns
Stella
Peter Dinklage
Benson Hedges
Paul Rudd
Dan Abbott
Katharine Powell
Sonya Simmons
Jon DeVries
Alan Swann
Donna Mitchell
Judy Swann
The Baxter — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Baxter in United States?
The Baxter is streaming on Philo in United States.
▸Is The Baxter on Philo?
Yes — The Baxter is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is The Baxter in?
The Baxter is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Baxter?
The Baxter runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Baxter rated?
The Baxter is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 52 ratings.
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