The Guilt Trip (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Guilt Trip is a 2012 comedy directed by Anne Fletcher, starring Seth Rogen, Barbra Streisand and Kathy Najimy. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $41.9 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. Critics gave it 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Anne Fletcher
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $40M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Guilt Trip About?
The premise of The Guilt Trip without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a workaholic travels across the country, his well-meaning but overbearing mother insists on joining him. Initially frustrated by her constant presence, he slowly begins to appreciate her unique perspective and eccentricities. As they share experiences and navigate unexpected situations, the reluctant traveler discovers a deeper connection with his mother, reevaluating their complex relationship and gaining valuable life lessons along the way.
The Guilt Trip Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- mother son relationship
- trip
- cross country
- on the road
- love
- road movie
- reference to the home shopping network
- inn
- joy
- drinking
- eating
- restaurant
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- discussion
- conversation
- talking while driving
- car
- overprotective mother
- smiling
- affection
- travel
- highway
- las vegas nevada
- motel
- grand canyon
- journey
- highway travel
- cross country trip
- road trip
- man wears eyeglasses
- woman wears eyeglasses
- united states of america
- road trip comedy
- dark comedy
- road trip adventure
- maternal love
- female protagonist
- male and female protagonists
- introvert
- mother
- male protagonist
- mother son bonding
- scientist
- quiet man
- protective mother
- title directed by female
- driving a car
- three word title
The Guilt Trip Cast
Seth Rogen leads the cast, with Barbra Streisand and Kathy Najimy. Directed by Anne Fletcher; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Anne Fletcher
The Guilt Trip Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Guilt Trip 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 36% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 39%
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TMDB 56% User score
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Letterboxd 2.6 /5
3 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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The Guilt Trip Plot Summary
What happens in The Guilt Trip from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Andy Brewster, an aspiring entrepreneur from California, embarks on a journey across the country to promote his organic cleaning product, Scieo Clean. His attempt to impress Kmart executives during a presentation ends in disappointment, leaving him to return to New Jersey to visit his mother, Joyce. While he portrays a successful facade, Joyce, still grieving her late husband who passed when Andy was just eight years old, believes he fled home to escape her. During their time together, Joyce shares an old home movie that reveals a surprising connection to a man named Andrew Margolis, her high school boyfriend.
Full summary
The whole story of The Guilt Trip, scene by scene
The Guilt Trip Box Office & Budget
The Guilt Trip grossed $41.9 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 1.0 times what it cost. $37.1 million came from the US and Canada and $4.7 million (11%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$41.9M
1.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $37.1M
- International
- $4.7M
- Budget
- $40M
The Guilt Trip Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer, 3 teasers and 3 clips.
- Teaser Official Spot: One Trip
- Teaser Official Spot: Share the Ride
- Teaser Official Spot: First
- Clip Official Clip: Airport
How Well Do You Know The Guilt Trip?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What is the main product that Andy Brewster is trying to pitch?
Cars in The Guilt Trip
42 cars on screen, including the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo5 and the 1996 Volkswagen Golf III Typ 1H.
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2011 Chevrolet Aveo5 Main role -
1996 Volkswagen Golf III Typ 1H Important role -
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Minor role -
2008 Ford Expedition EL Minor role
The Guilt Trip Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Szekatúra” and “ทริปสุดป่วน กับคุณแม่สุดแสบ”.
- Also known as
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- Szekatúra
- ทริปสุดป่วน กับคุณแม่สุดแสบ
- Unterwegs mit Mum
- Un desmadre de viaje
- Maman, j'ai raté ma vie
- Parto con mamma
- 纠结之旅
- Mama i ja
- Minha Mãe é Uma Viagem
- Annemle Yollarda
- Výlet s mámou
- Проклятие моей матери
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- Η Κατάρα της Μητέρας μου
- Szeka-túra
- אמא מלווה
- Výlet s mamou
- Les chemins de la culpabilité
- O călătorie cu mama
- Гузен негонен
- Negaidītais ceļojums
- A toda madre
- Покајничко путовање
- 더 길트 트립
- Прокляття моєї матері
- Chuyến Đi Sai Lầm
- رحلة تأنيبية
- ทริปสุดป่วนกับคุณแม่สุดแสบ
- 衰仔駕到
- द गिल्ट ट्रिप
- Pokajničko putovanje
- 人生はノー・リターン～僕とオカン、涙の3000マイル～
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Movies Like The Guilt Trip
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Trip to Bountiful, Mother and Road Trip Romance.
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The Guilt Trip FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Guilt Trip, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Guilt Trip?
The Guilt Trip runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Guilt Trip released?
The Guilt Trip was released on December 19, 2012.
Who directed The Guilt Trip?
The Guilt Trip was directed by Anne Fletcher.
More films by Anne Fletcher Who is in the cast of The Guilt Trip?
The Guilt Trip stars Seth Rogen, Barbra Streisand and Kathy Najimy, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Guilt Trip make at the box office?
The Guilt Trip grossed $41.9 million worldwide ($37.1 million domestic, $4.7 million international) on a budget of $40 million.
How is The Guilt Trip rated?
The Guilt Trip has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56% on TMDB and 2.6/5 on Letterboxd.
Does The Guilt Trip have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Guilt Trip has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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