The Answer Man (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Answer Man is a 2009 romantic comedy directed by John Hindman, starring Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham and Lou Taylor Pucci. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $26,676 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Low Budget Feature - Drama/Comedy at the Artios Awards 2010. Critics gave it 32% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Stream it on DistroTV and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- John Hindman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
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- No No extra scene
What Is The Answer Man About?
The premise of The Answer Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Reclusive author Arlen Faber, a man known for providing answers about life's big questions, finds his carefully ordered world turned upside down. The unexpected arrival of Elizabeth, a single mother, and Kris, a young man searching for a second chance, challenges his spiritual certainties. Through their interactions, Arlen's established beliefs are questioned, and he's forced to confront the complexities of human connection and the true meaning of spirituality.
The Answer Man Themes & Keywords
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- two word title
- writer director
- bookstore owner
- toy collection
- romantic comedy
- romcom
- mathematics
- monster movies as subject
- best selling author
- best selling book
- celebrity
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- abandonment issues
- begins with a montage
- alzheimers disease
- book release party
- revelation
- fans
- receptionist
- mailman
- answering machine message
- dinner date
- overprotective mother
- abandoned by father
- used bookstore
- pianist
- book agent
- struggling business
- celebrity appearance
- confession
- romantic reconciliation
- mother
- man
- cigarette smoking
- 7 year old
- name in title
- author
- baby crying off camera
- reference to tom selleck
- kiss
- first kiss
- reference to lap dancing
- three word title
- reference to square dancing
- single mother
- reclusive writer
- chiropractor
- back injury
- alzheimer's disease
- philadelphia pennsylvania
Where to Watch The Answer Man
Stream it on DistroTV and Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Answer Man Cast
Jeff Daniels leads the cast, with Lauren Graham and Lou Taylor Pucci. Directed by John Hindman.
- Director John Hindman
The Answer Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Answer Man 32% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 32% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 42%
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 63% User score
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The Answer Man Plot Summary
What happens in The Answer Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1988, the book ME AND GOD by Arlen Faber is published, quickly becoming a bestseller. This intriguing work comprises questions posed by the author alongside responses that are purportedly from God himself. These inquiries delve into profound topics such as “What am I here for?”, “Does prayer work?”, and “Where do dreams come from?”, earning global recognition and sparking a wave of related literature, including scientific explorations and cookbooks, that continues to influence writers even decades later.
Full summary
The whole story of The Answer Man, scene by scene
The Answer Man Box Office
The Answer Man grossed $26,676 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$26.7K
- US & Canada
- $26.7K
The Answer Man Awards & Nominations
The Answer Man earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Low Budget Feature - Drama/Comedy at the Artios Awards 2010.
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Artios Awards 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Low Budget Feature - Drama/Comedy
How Well Do You Know The Answer Man?
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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What is the title of Arlen Faber's famous book?
Cars in The Answer Man
18 cars on screen, including the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro and the 1992 Cadillac Brougham Funeral Coach.
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1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
The Answer Man Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Der göttliche Mr. Faber” and “Volviendo a ser”.
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- Der göttliche Mr. Faber
- Volviendo a ser
- Arlen Faber
- Человек, который все знал
- A Mindenttudó
- L'uomo delle risposte
- איש התשובות
- The Answer Man - Eu e Deus
- O smyslu života
- Аз и Господ
- 앤서 맨
- 精神导师之梦
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- Людина, яка все знала
- O zmysle života
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The Answer Man FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of The Answer Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Answer Man?
The Answer Man runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Answer Man released?
The Answer Man was released on July 24, 2009.
Who directed The Answer Man?
The Answer Man was directed by John Hindman.
Who is in the cast of The Answer Man?
The Answer Man stars Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham and Lou Taylor Pucci.
Where can I watch The Answer Man?
In the US, The Answer Man is streaming on DistroTV, Hoopla and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Answer Man make at the box office?
The Answer Man grossed $26,676 worldwide.
How is The Answer Man rated?
The Answer Man has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 32% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Was The Answer Man nominated for any awards?
The Answer Man received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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