The Guilt Trip
Seen it?2012 | 95 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (37% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences, 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 anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
An inventor and his mom hit the road together so he can sell his latest invention.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
37% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$42 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 61K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anne Fletcher
- Seth RogenAndy Brewster
- Barbra StreisandJoyce Brewster
- Yvonne StrahovskiJessica
- Colin HanksRob
- Brett CullenBen
- Adam ScottAndrew Margolis Jr.
- Ari GraynorJoyce Margolis
- Kathy NajimyGayle
- Danny PudiSanjay
- Casey WilsonAmanda