The Answer Man (2009)

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Starring

• Jeff Daniels as Arlen Faber
• Lauren Graham as Elizabeth
• Lou Taylor Pucci
• Kat Dennings as Dahlia
• Olivia Thirlby as Dahlia
• Max Antisell
• Tony Hale
• Jennifer Wiener
• Nora Dunn
• Brandon Hanson

Movie Story

From first-time director John Hindman, comes "The Answer Man", a romantic comedy starring Jeff Daniels (The Squid and the Whale), Lauren Graham ("Gilmore Girls") and Lou Taylor Pucci (Thumbsucker). Arlen Faber (Daniels) is the reclusive author of "Me and God," a book that has redefined spirituality for an entire generation and has been translated into over 100 languages. On the eve of the 20th anniversary of his still wildly popular book, Arlen is still sought after as the man who has all the answers.

Arlen's life collides with Elizabeth (Graham), a single mom raising her seven year-old son, and Kris (Taylor Pucci), a young man fresh out of rehab who is searching for meaning. Both Elizabeth and Kris are hopeful that Arlen has the answers, but the truth is, he hasn't got a clue. The film also stars Kat Dennings (Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist) and Olivia Thirlby (Juno).

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Reader's Reviews

This movie is very funny and truly a "feel good" movie.

posted by Arlen Faber on Jan 23, 2009

Loved this movie!

posted by moviegal226 on Jan 27, 2009

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posted by Igpbhlti on Jul 14, 2009

sweet romantic intelligent insightful and definitely a feel good movie.

posted by nayomi on Jul 20, 2009

I was pleasantly surprised as to how good Lauren Graham was and the undeniable spark between she and Jeff Daniels! Really enjoyed it!

posted by Larry Davis on Jul 22, 2009

Extremely well written and performed - loved it!!

posted by JFinlay111 on Sep 27, 2009