The Puffy Chair
Seen it?2006 | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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
- Aimed squarely at people who like the journey more than the destination and romantics. It's a road trip, so the detours matter as much as the destination. Fans of Grandma should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 25 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Josh, a struggling musician, wins a vintage recliner in an eBay auction. Since he lives in New York and the chair is in Atlanta, this poses a bit of a problem. He asks his girlfriend, Emily, to accompany him on the trip, and his hippie brother Rhett joins the pair along the way.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$195K worldwide on a $15K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 39K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jay Duplass
- Mark DuplassJosh
- Katie AseltonEmily
- Rhett WilkinsRhett
- Julie FischerAmber
- Larry DuplassJosh's Dad
- Bari HymanMotel Manager
- Gerald FinneganFurniture Salesman
- Henry BarendseUpholsterer
- Cindy DuplassJosh's Mom
- David ParsonsTheater Owner