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Numb (2007)
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Numb (2007)

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
April 30, 2007
Studio
Image Entertainment
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
April 30, 2007
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
93 minute(s)
Production Budget
3.3
Studio
Image Entertainment
Official Site
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Director
Harris Goldberg
Producer
Paul Schiff, Kirk Shaw, Mary Aloe
Screenwriter
Harris Goldberg
Starring
  • Matthew Perry as Hudson
  • Barry W. Levy
  • Mary Steenburgen as Dr. Cheryl Blaine
  • Kevin Pollak
  • Lynn Collins as Sara
  • Bob Gunton
  • Brian George
  • Helen Shaver
  • William B. Davis

In the darkly comedic film "Numb," Matthew Perry stars as Hudson Milbank, a successful but deeply troubled screenwriter who has lost all feeling—both physical and emotional. Plagued by a surreal detachment from the world, Hudson navigates his life in a state of bewildering numbness, where even a simple touch feels alien. Desperate for a connection he cannot feel, he embarks on a chaotic quest for a cure, encountering an array of unconventional therapists and potential romantic interests, including the enigmatic Sara, played by Lynn Collins. Directed and written by Harris Goldberg, the film blends sharp humor with poignant observation as Hudson's journey forces him to confront the absurdities of modern life and therapy culture, with supporting turns from Mary Steenburgen and Kevin Pollak. This offbeat comedy explores whether it's possible to find genuine human feeling when you're utterly disconnected from your own senses, crafting a story that is as thought-provoking as it is funny.

GENRE: Comedy YEAR: 2007