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Middle Men (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Middle Men is a 2010 comedy drama directed by George Gallo, starring Luke Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi and Gabriel Macht. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $754,301 worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

IMDb rating
5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
40%
worldwide gross
$754.3K
Metascore
60
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Middle Men (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
George Gallo
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
Budget
$20M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Middle Men About?

The premise of Middle Men without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Texas businessman Jack Harris's life takes an unexpected turn when he partners with Wayne Beering and Buck Dolby, plunging him into the burgeoning online pornography industry. As Jack attempts to balance his business ventures with maintaining a respectable image and salvaging his family life, he finds himself increasingly caught up in a complex and morally questionable world. The experience tests his values and threatens to unravel everything he holds dear.

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Cast & crew

Middle Men Cast

Luke Wilson leads the cast, with Giovanni Ribisi and Gabriel Macht. Directed by George Gallo.

From the director

More from George Gallo

More films directed by George Gallo, best-rated first: DysFunktional Family, Trapped in Paradise, Bigger and Double Take.

Full filmography
Ratings

Middle Men Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Middle Men 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

Plot

Middle Men Plot Summary

What happens in Middle Men from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 2004, Jack Harris leaves Houston with a duffel bag full of millions, intending to settle a dangerous debt with Russian mobsters while keeping his wife, Diana, and their children safe at home. The tension of that moment anchors the film as we move into a sprawling story of ambition, risk, and the high price of success in a rapidly changing internet economy.

Full summary

The whole story of Middle Men, scene by scene

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Box office

Middle Men Box Office & Budget

Middle Men grossed $754,301 worldwide on a $20 million budget.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$754.3K

US & Canada
$754.3K
Budget
$20M
Videos

Middle Men Trailers & Videos

9 videos: 1 trailer and 8 clips.

All 9 videos
'Middle Men' Trailer HD
  • Clip Middle Men (1/8) Movie CLIP - First Sale (2009) HD
  • Clip Middle Men (3/8) Movie CLIP - Where's Ivan? (2009) HD
  • Clip Middle Men (6/8) Movie CLIP - A Part of Ourselves (2009) HD
  • Clip Middle Men (2/8) Movie CLIP - Russian at the Door (2009) HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Middle Men?

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

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Who is the main protagonist of the film?

Cars

Cars in Middle Men

25 cars on screen, including the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV and the 1984 Ford Bronco II.

All 25 cars
  • 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV in Middle Men 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV Important role
  • 1984 Ford Bronco II in Middle Men 1984 Ford Bronco II Important role
  • 1996 Hummer in Middle Men 1996 Hummer Important role
  • Jaguar XKR X100 in Middle Men Jaguar XKR X100 Important role

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FAQ

Middle Men FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Middle Men, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Middle Men?

Middle Men runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Middle Men released?

Middle Men was released on August 6, 2010.

Who directed Middle Men?

Middle Men was directed by George Gallo.

More films by George Gallo

Who is in the cast of Middle Men?

Middle Men stars Luke Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi and Gabriel Macht.

How much did Middle Men make at the box office?

Middle Men grossed $754,301 worldwide on a budget of $20 million.

How is Middle Men rated?

Middle Men has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does Middle Men have a post-credit scene?

No. Middle Men has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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