The Answer Man
Seen it?2009 | 95 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (32% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
32% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$48K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Hindman
- Jeff DanielsArlen Faber
- Lauren GrahamElizabeth
- Lou Taylor PucciKris Lucas
- Olivia ThirlbyAnne
- Kat DenningsDahlia
- Nora DunnTerry Fraser
- Tony HaleMailman
- Annie CorleyMrs. Gold
- Max AntisellAlex
- Thomas RoyMr. Lucas