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Never Been Thawed (2005): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Never Been Thawed is a 2005 comedy directed by Sean Anders. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $47,219 worldwide. Critics gave it 58% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

IMDb rating
5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
58%
worldwide gross
$47.2K
Metascore
41
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Never Been Thawed (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Sean Anders
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Never Been Thawed About?

The premise of Never Been Thawed without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This comedy follows a unique character who leads a surprisingly varied life. During the day, he works as a meticulous dental hygienist, but at night, he’s the frontman for an energetic Christian punk-rock band. Adding to his eccentricities, he has a peculiar habit of obsessively collecting and storing frozen dinners, creating a truly unforgettable portrait of an unconventional man.

Never Been Thawed Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • christian rock
  • tv dinner
  • mockumentary
  • arizona
  • the christers
  • office space
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Crew

The Director of Never Been Thawed

Directed by Sean Anders.

From the director

More from Sean Anders

More films directed by Sean Anders, best-rated first: Instant Family, Sex Drive, Daddy's Home and Horrible Bosses 2.

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Ratings

Never Been Thawed Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Never Been Thawed 58% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

Plot

Never Been Thawed Plot Summary

What happens in Never Been Thawed 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

At the center of this quirky film is Shawn Anderson, masterfully portrayed by writer-director Anders, who juggles a life filled with unique passions. He is heavily engaged in the Mesa Frozen Entree Enthusiasts Club, a diverse assembly of individuals brought together by their shared enthusiasm for frozen food. As this eclectic group prepares for their inaugural Frozen Entree Enthusiasts Convention, Shawn finds himself caught in a tumultuous struggle for power against Vince, a wealthy and cutthroat corporate trainer known for modeling his workshops after the notorious Viet Cong prison camps.

Full summary

The whole story of Never Been Thawed, scene by scene

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Box office

Never Been Thawed Box Office

Never Been Thawed grossed $47,219 worldwide.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$47.2K

US & Canada
$47.2K
Videos

Never Been Thawed Videos

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Never Been Thawed?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Shawn Anderson's primary passion in the film?

Cars

Cars in Never Been Thawed

12 cars on screen, including the 1974 Stutz Blackhawk VI and the Jeep Cherokee.

All 12 cars
  • 1974 Stutz Blackhawk VI in Never Been Thawed 1974 Stutz Blackhawk VI Main role
  • Jeep Cherokee in Never Been Thawed Jeep Cherokee Important role
  • 1993 Buick Regal in Never Been Thawed 1993 Buick Regal Minor role
  • 1992 Chevrolet Caprice in Never Been Thawed 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Details

Never Been Thawed Also Known As

Also known as “NBT: Never Been Thawed”.

Also known as
  • NBT: Never Been Thawed

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FAQ

Never Been Thawed FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Never Been Thawed, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Never Been Thawed?

Never Been Thawed runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Never Been Thawed released?

Never Been Thawed was released on October 7, 2005.

Who directed Never Been Thawed?

Never Been Thawed was directed by Sean Anders.

More films by Sean Anders

How much did Never Been Thawed make at the box office?

Never Been Thawed grossed $47,219 worldwide.

How is Never Been Thawed rated?

Never Been Thawed has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 37% on TMDB.

Does Never Been Thawed have a post-credit scene?

No. Never Been Thawed has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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