The Answer Man

"He wrote the book on life's big questions. But the truth is he hasn't got a clue."

2009 1h 35m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 149

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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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.

“He wrote the book on life's big questions. But the truth is he hasn't got a clue.”

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Cast

Jeff Daniels
Arlen Faber
Lauren Graham
Elizabeth
Lou Taylor Pucci
Kris Lucas
Olivia Thirlby
Anne
Kat Dennings
Dahlia
Nora Dunn
Terry Fraser
Tony Hale
Mailman
Annie Corley
Mrs. Gold

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Hindman
Writers: John Hindman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Hindman, shot by Oliver Bokelberg. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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ERA

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Editor Gerald B. Greenberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jeff Daniels and Lauren Graham and Lou Taylor Pucci carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "He wrote the book on life's big questions. But the truth is he hasn't got a clue.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1187041 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

John Hindman directs. Oliver Bokelberg behind the camera. Gerald B. Greenberg cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 17 years ago.
2Directed by John Hindman, shot by Oliver Bokelberg. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Gerald B. Greenberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Jeff Daniels and Lauren Graham and Lou Taylor Pucci carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "He wrote the book on life's big questions. But the truth is he hasn't got a clue.".
6IMDB entry: tt1187041 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.