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I Love You, Man

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2009 | 105 min | Comedy, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Barefoot in the Park or Wedding Crashers, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Peter Klaven is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that he has no male friend close enough to serve as his Best Man. Peter immediately sets out to rectify the situation, embarking on a series of bizarre and awkward "man-dates."

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $92 million worldwide on a $41 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 190K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Hamburg

  • Paul RuddPeter Klaven
  • Jason SegelSydney Fife
  • Rashida JonesZooey Rice
  • Andy SambergRobbie Klaven
  • J.K. SimmonsOswald Klaven
  • Jane CurtinJoyce Klaven
  • Jon FavreauBarry
  • Jaime PresslyDenise
  • Rob HuebelTevin Downey
  • Thomas LennonDoug