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Trust the Man

2005·Movie
1h 43min·R
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Men play the game. Women know the score.

Overachieving actress Rebecca must come to grips with her failing marriage to stay-at-home dad Tom. While Rebecca's slacker brother Tobey can't seem to commit to his aspiring-novelist girlfriend, Elaine. As both relationships spin out of control, the two couples embark on a quest to rediscover the magic and romance of falling in love in New York.
Romantic ComedyRelationship DramaEnsemble CastNew York City SettingMarriage WoesCommitment IssuesLightheartedDialogue-Driven HumorAdult Relationships

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Trust the Man legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Trust the Man worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Trust the Man rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Trust the Man?

1 h 43 min

Trust the Man runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Trust the Man?

Critics37
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Trust the Man higher (54) than critics (37). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Trust the Man in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Trust the Man?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Trust the Man in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.