Hall Pass (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hall Pass is a 2011 comedy directed by Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly, starring Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis and Christina Applegate. It earned $86.2 million worldwide on a $36 million budget. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
- Released
- Directors
- Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Budget
- $36M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Hall Pass About?
The premise of Hall Pass without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two married friends, Rick and Fred, find themselves stuck in a rut and experiencing a sense of dissatisfaction. Their wives, recognizing their friends' need for a boost, give them a unique opportunity: a "hall pass" allowing seven days of freedom to explore and seek adventure. The friends embark on a journey to recapture their youthful energy and rediscover what it means to feel alive, navigating the challenges and unexpected consequences of their temporary liberation.
Hall Pass Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nudity
- female nudity
- marriage
- cheating wife
- adultery
- oral sex
- infidelity
- husband wife relationship
- male nudity
- sex comedy
- buddy comedy
- one week time span
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- midlife crisis
- marital problem
- massachusetts
- atlanta georgia
- georgia usa
- male full frontal nudity
- sneeze
- voyeurism
- voyeur
- female removes her clothes
- blonde
- red dress
- nude girl
- scantily clad female
- cleavage
- pubic hair
- sex
- smashing a car window
- car smashing
- cape cod massachusetts
- masturbation
- immature adults
- trust
- mistaken identity
- flirting
- penis
- hot tub
- massage parlor
- male frontal nudity
- older woman younger man relationship
- buddy movie
- crude humor
- adult humor
- hall pass
- looking at the camera
- united states of america
- crude humor comedy
- 2010s
Hall Pass Cast
Owen Wilson leads the cast, with Jason Sudeikis and Christina Applegate. Directed by Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly.
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Co-director Peter Farrelly -
Co-director Bobby Farrelly
More from Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly
More films directed by Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly, best-rated first: Green Book, Dumb and Dumber, Stuck on You and Osmosis Jones.
Hall Pass Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hall Pass 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 5.6
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TMDB 57% User score
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Letterboxd 2.3 /5
22 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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Hall Pass Plot Summary
What happens in Hall Pass from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Rick, portrayed by Owen Wilson, and his best friend Fred, played by Jason Sudeikis, are two guys stuck in the routine of unhappy married lives with their wives, Maggie and Grace, respectively. Maggie (Jenna Fischer) and Grace (Christina Applegate) realize their husbands are feeling nostalgic about their single days and, after consulting with their friend Dr. Lucy (Joy Behar), decide to grant their spouses a “Hall Pass”—a week during which they can act like bachelors again.
Full summary
The whole story of Hall Pass, scene by scene
Hall Pass Box Office & Budget
Hall Pass grossed $86.2 million worldwide on a $36 million budget, 2.4 times what it cost. $45.1 million came from the US and Canada and $41.1 million (48%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$86.2M
2.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $45.1M
- International
- $41.1M
- Budget
- $36M
Hall Pass Trailers & Videos
22 videos: 3 trailers, 16 teasers, 1 clip and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer Trailer 2
- Trailer Restricted Trailer
- Teaser TV Spot #2
- Teaser TV Spot #1
How Well Do You Know Hall Pass?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Who are the two main characters that receive the Hall Pass?
Cars in Hall Pass
25 cars on screen, including the 2008 Honda Odyssey and the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan.
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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Important role -
1992 Buick LeSabre Minor role -
1972 Datsun 240Z Minor role
Hall Pass Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “Bon tirer” and “Concediu de la casnicie”.
- Also known as
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- Bon tirer
- Concediu de la casnicie
- Pase libre
- B.A.T (bon à tirer)
- Rédea Solta
- Bon à tirer
- 偷情许可证
- 放风通行证
- B.A.T. - Bon à tirer
- ホール・パス 帰ってきた夢の独身生活＜1週間限定＞
- ホールパスかえってきたゆめのどくしんせいかついっしゅうかんげんてい
- Alles erlaubt - Eine Woche ohne Regeln
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- Hall Pass: Lupa rellestää
- Carta blanca
- Açık Çek
- Bon à tirer (B.A.T.)
- Безбрачная неделя
- Libera uscita
- Elhajlási engedély
- 嘿咻卡
- Bez Smyczy
- Ергени за седмица
- Týždeň bez záväzkov
- Týden bez závazků
- Alt tilladt
- Εργένηδες Για Μια Εβδομάδα
- Concediu de la căsnicie
- רווקים לשבוע
- Passe Livre
- Безшлюбний тиждень
- Le passe-droit
- 홀패스: 일주일의 자유
- Savaitė be žmonų
- Teden brez pravil
- Pušteni s lanca, თავისუფალი კვირა
- ฮอลพาส หนึ่งสัปดาห์ ซ่าส์ได้ไม่กลัวเมีย
- ホール・パス/帰ってきた夢の独身生活＜1週間限定＞
- 放風通行證
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Hall Pass FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Release Date
Release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hall Pass, each answered in a sentence.
When was Hall Pass released?
Hall Pass was released on February 25, 2011.
Who directed Hall Pass?
Hall Pass was directed by Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly.
More films by Peter Farrelly Who is in the cast of Hall Pass?
Hall Pass stars Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis and Christina Applegate.
How much did Hall Pass make at the box office?
Hall Pass grossed $86.2 million worldwide ($45.1 million domestic, $41.1 million international) on a budget of $36 million.
How is Hall Pass rated?
Hall Pass has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 45 on Metacritic, 57% on TMDB and 2.3/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Hall Pass have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Hall Pass has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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