The Answer Man(2009)
He wrote the book on life's big questions. But the truth is he hasn't got a clue.
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.
Directed by John Hindman
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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
Max Antisell
Alex
Thomas Roy
Mr. Lucas
Peter Patrikios
Ross
Greg Wood
Businessman #1
Richard Lyntton
Journalist
Richard Barlow
Paul
Sally Mercer
Customer
Lauren Emily Jacobs
Young Girl
David Mulholland
Male Customer
Charles J. Corrado Jr.
Roy
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The Answer Man is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Plex Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Answer Man come out?+
The Answer Man was released in 2009.
How long is The Answer Man?+
The Answer Man runs for 95 minutes (1 hour and 35 minutes).
Who directed The Answer Man?+
The Answer Man was directed by John Hindman.
Who stars in The Answer Man?+
The Answer Man stars Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci, Olivia Thirlby and Kat Dennings.
Is The Answer Man worth watching?+
The Answer Man holds a 6.2/10 rating from 149 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy and romance.
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