The Answer ManOverview and Synopsis

  • The Answer Man
  • Opened July 24, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 35 min.
  • R
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  • From first-time director John Hindman, comes “The Answer Man,” a romantic comedy starring Jeff Daniels (The Squid and the Whale), Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls) and Lou Taylor Pucci (Thumbsucker). Arlen Faber (Daniels) is the reclusive author of Read More

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  • Cast: Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci, Olivia Thirlby, Kat Dennings, Tony Hale
  • Director: John Hindman
  • Genres: Comedy Drama, Psychological Drama, Slice of Life

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  • Jeff Daniels and Lauren Graham in "The Answer Man."
  • Lou Taylor Pucci as Kris and Kat Dennings as Dahlia in "The Answer Man."
  • Lou Taylor Pucci as Kris in "The Answer Man."

The Answer Man Special Event Photos

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  • John Hindman and Jeff Daniels at the after party of the New York premiere of "The Answer Man."
  • Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel at the after party of the New York premiere of "The Answer Man."
  • Lou Taylor Pucci at the after party of the New York premiere of "The Answer Man."

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  • ?THE ANSWER MAN? ? Not enough Solutions to a Mild Script = Rating: 7 of 10 stars (based on an advance screening).
    by jimchudnow

    JEFF DANIELS plays Arlen, an arrogant & anti-social writer of a famous book about talking to God. His agent wants him to publicize a special edition-- but, as usual, he?s uncooperative. A back...Read More

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The Answer Man Critic Reviews

  • "When a misanthropic self-help author played by Jeff Daniels meets other wounded souls, disarray ensues. And that's just the script." Los Angeles Times

    - Glenn Whipp

  • "Why is this movie so full of plot holes, why do the characters behave in ways that bear little resemblance to reality, and why is this dreary comedy so devoid of humor?" USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

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