Film

The Answer Man

2009 · 1h 35m · Comedy · Romance

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

IMDb

6.4

Rotten Tomatoes

32%

Metacritic

44

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.

Jeff Daniels

Arlen Faber

Lauren Graham

Elizabeth

Lou Taylor Pucci

Kris Lucas

Kat Dennings

Dahlia

Olivia Thirlby

Anne

Morgan Turner

Singing Daughter

Nora Dunn

Terry Fraser

Tony Hale

Mailman

Annie Corley

Mrs. Gold

Max Antisell

Alex

Thomas Roy

Riley Lucas

Peter Patrikios

Ross

Richard Lyntton

Journalist

Richard Barlow

Paul

Greg Wood

Businessman

Sally Mercer

Customer

• John HindmanDirector · Writer
• Kevin J. MessickProducer
• Deborah AquilaCasting · Producer
• Jana EdelbaumProducer
• Rebecca RivoProducer
• Peter GrahamExecutive Producer
• Daniel CrownExecutive Producer
• Michael LesserExecutive Producer
• Stephen HaysExecutive Producer
• Rachel CohenExecutive Producer

Release date

January 18, 2009

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 35m

Rated

R

Revenue

$26,676

Genres

Comedy, Romance

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