The Answer Man(2009)
He wrote the book on life's big questions. But the truth is he hasn't got a clue.
The Answer Man Synopsis
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.
The Answer Man (2009) is a comedy and romance film directed by John Hindman, released on January 18, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci and Kat Dennings. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 146 ratings.
- Director:
- John Hindman
- Writers:
- John Hindman
- Producers:
- Jana Edelbaum, Kevin J. Messick, Rebecca Rivo
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Bokelberg
- Production:
- 120dB Films, Messick Films, Ideal Partners
- Revenue:
- $26,676
- Status:
- Released
The Answer Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeff Daniels
as Arlen Faber
Lauren Graham
as Elizabeth
Lou Taylor Pucci
as Kris Lucas
Kat Dennings
as Dahlia
Olivia Thirlby
as Anne
Morgan Turner
as Singing Daughter
Nora Dunn
as Terry Fraser
Tony Hale
as Mailman
Annie Corley
as Mrs. Gold
- Max Antisell
Max Antisell
as Alex
- Thomas Roy
Thomas Roy
as Riley Lucas
Peter Patrikios
as Ross
Key crew
Directed by John Hindman, written by John Hindman, produced by Jana Edelbaum, Kevin J. Messick and Rebecca Rivo.
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The Answer Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 146 ratings.
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The Answer Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Answer Man online?
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The Answer Man (2009) is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Answer Man?
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The main cast of The Answer Man (2009) includes Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci, Kat Dennings and Olivia Thirlby. The film was directed by John Hindman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Answer Man released?
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The Answer Man was released on January 18, 2009 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Answer Man worth watching?
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The Answer Man (2009) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 146 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.