aGoryLouie
5/10Enjoyable enough, would have been much better if it wasn't so damn predictable Pretty much something trying to be different than the usual rom/coms only to really just be another one.
Reviewed on July 7, 2024
The Baxter(2005)
A romantic comedy for anyone who's ever been dumped.
6.0(52)1h 31m2005-08-26
ComedyRomance
The Baxter Synopsis
Mild mannered tax accountant Elliot Sherman is what he calls a "Baxter": the kind of calm, unexciting fellow who "wears sock garters" and "enjoys raking leaves." Loved by bosses and parents, Elliot is a perfectly nice guy. And that's his problem.
The Baxter (2005) is a comedy and romance film directed by Michael Showalter, released on August 26, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Michael Showalter, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Williams and Justin Theroux. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Showalter
- Writers:
- Michael Showalter
- Producers:
- Galt Niederhoffer, Celine Rattray, Jonathan Shoemaker
- Composer:
- Theodore Shapiro
- Production:
- Plum Pictures, IFC FIlms, IFC Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Baxter (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Baxter before you stream it.
The Baxter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Showalter
as Elliot Sherman
Elizabeth Banks
as Caroline Swann
Michelle Williams
as Cecil Mills
Justin Theroux
as Bradley Lake
Zak Orth
as Wendall Wimms
Michael Ian Black
as Ed
Catherine Lloyd Burns
as Stella
Peter Dinklage
as Benson Hedges
Paul Rudd
as Dan Abbott
- Katharine Powell
Katharine Powell
as Sonya Simmons
Jon DeVries
as Alan Swann
Donna Mitchell
as Judy Swann
Key crew
Directed by Michael Showalter, written by Michael Showalter, produced by Galt Niederhoffer, Celine Rattray and Jonathan Shoemaker.
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The Baxter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 52 ratings.
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The Baxter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Baxter online?
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The Baxter (2005) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Baxter?
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The main cast of The Baxter (2005) includes Michael Showalter, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Williams, Justin Theroux and Zak Orth. The film was directed by Michael Showalter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Baxter released?
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The Baxter was released on August 26, 2005 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Baxter worth watching?
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The Baxter (2005) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Baxter?
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Yes. The official The Baxter trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.