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Cedar Rapids (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

Cedar Rapids (2011) movie poster

Cedar Rapids is a 2011 comedy directed by Miguel Arteta, starring John C. Reilly, Anne Heche and Ed Helms. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $7.7 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best First Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2012. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Rotten Tomatoes
86%
worldwide gross
$7.7M
award nominations
2
Metascore
70
Cedar Rapids (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Miguel Arteta
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cedar Rapids About?

The premise of Cedar Rapids without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A small-town insurance agent, Tim Lippe, finds his quiet life disrupted when he's sent to an industry convention in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Thrust into an unfamiliar environment, he encounters a group of seasoned attendees who introduce him to a weekend of unexpected experiences. As Tim navigates the conventions and confronts new situations, he's challenged to step outside his comfort zone and re-evaluate his sheltered perspective on life.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Cedar Rapids

Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

Streaming availability in the US, powered by JustWatch logo

Cast & crew

Cedar Rapids Cast

John C. Reilly leads the cast, with Anne Heche and Ed Helms. Directed by Miguel Arteta.

Ratings

Cedar Rapids Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Cedar Rapids 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.

Plot

Cedar Rapids Plot Summary

What happens in Cedar Rapids from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Tim Lippe, a naive and idealistic insurance agent from a small town in Wisconsin, finds himself navigating a world beyond his quiet routine as he tries to honor a personal promise while learning what it means to grow up fast. After a casual encounter with his former middle school teacher, Mrs. Vanderhei, Tim attempts to give her a promise ring, only to be met with a firm rejection tied to her recent divorce. This moment underscores Tim’s earnest, if sometimes misguided, desire for belonging and love.

Full summary

The whole story of Cedar Rapids, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Cedar Rapids Box Office

Cedar Rapids grossed $7.7 million worldwide. $6.9 million came from the US and Canada and $867,834 (11%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.7M

US & Canada
$6.9M
International
$867.8K
US & Canada 89% Rest of the world 11%
Awards

Cedar Rapids Awards & Nominations

Cedar Rapids earned 2 award nominations, including Best First Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2012.

2 nominations1 ceremony

Videos

Cedar Rapids Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Official Trailer
  • Trailer Trailer
Cars

Cars in Cedar Rapids

14 cars on screen, including the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt and the 1976 Ford F-Series.

All 14 cars
  • 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt in Cedar Rapids 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Important role
  • 1976 Ford F-Series in Cedar Rapids 1976 Ford F-Series Important role
  • 2006 Toyota Sienna in Cedar Rapids 2006 Toyota Sienna Important role
  • 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier in Cedar Rapids 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Minor role
Details

Cedar Rapids Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “Bienvenue à Cedar Rapids” and “Совсем не бабник”.

Also known as
  • Bienvenue à Cedar Rapids
  • Совсем не бабник
  • Willkommen in Cedar Rapids
  • Çılgın Bir Haftasonu
  • Bem-vindo a Cedar Rapids
  • Benvenuti a Cedar Rapids
  • Céges buli
  • Convención en Cedar Rapids
  • Kickoffen
  • 大假一场
  • Firmaturen
  • סידר ראפידס
+8 more
  • Сидър Рапидс
  • 시더 래피드
  • Um Negócio Nada Seguro
  • Ανασφάλειες Ζωής
  • Bláznivá služobka
  • 大假一場
  • Зовсім не бабій
  • หนุ่มประกัน วันทริปป่วน

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FAQ

Cedar Rapids FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Cedar Rapids, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cedar Rapids?

Cedar Rapids runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Cedar Rapids released?

Cedar Rapids was released on February 11, 2011.

Who directed Cedar Rapids?

Cedar Rapids was directed by Miguel Arteta.

More films by Miguel Arteta

Who is in the cast of Cedar Rapids?

Cedar Rapids stars John C. Reilly, Anne Heche and Ed Helms.

Where can I watch Cedar Rapids?

In the US, Cedar Rapids is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Cedar Rapids make at the box office?

Cedar Rapids grossed $7.7 million worldwide ($6.9 million domestic, $867,834 international).

How is Cedar Rapids rated?

Cedar Rapids has 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic, 59% on TMDB and 2.9/5 on Letterboxd.

Was Cedar Rapids nominated for any awards?

Cedar Rapids received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.

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