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Trust the Man

2005Movie1 h 43 minR

ComedyDrama
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic436.9Rotten Tomatoes30%35%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Relationship Drama
  • Ensemble Cast
  • New York City Setting
  • Marriage Woes
  • Commitment Issues
  • Lighthearted
  • Dialogue-Driven Humor
  • Adult Relationships

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Bart Freundlich
Written by
Bart Freundlich
Produced by
Sidney Kimmel, Bart Freundlich, Tim Perell
Music by
Clint Mansell

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September 1, 2005 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
September 1, 2005
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Available in
32 countries

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Where can I stream Trust the Man?

Hoopla

In the United States, Trust the Man is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Trust the Man worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is Trust the Man good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Trust the Man make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).