The Amateurs

2006·Movie
1h 36min·R
IMDb6.2Metacritic75–Rotten Tomatoes19%54%

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The Amateurs fingerprint

Funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Sex sells in America and these guys know it. The Amateurs follows a small town band of loveable losers who hit upon an idea that can make their dreams and fantasies come true. Thinking they've found the road to riches and fame they decide to make the world's most innocent adult film. Everyman's fantasy turns into a hilarious misadventure when they find they're in way over their heads.
Small-Town ComedyAmateur FilmmakingAdult EntertainmentLoveable LosersRags to Riches StoryInnocent Adult FilmMisadventureComedy of Errors

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Traeger, Karen Golden
Written by:
Michael Traeger
Produced by:
Nancy Nayor, Aaron Ryder, Mark Woolley
Composed by:
Nic. tenBroek

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Amateurs

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Where can I stream The Amateurs legally?

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Is The Amateurs worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Amateurs rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

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

How long is The Amateurs?

1 h 36 min

The Amateurs runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Amateurs?

Critics47
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate The Amateurs higher (58) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Amateurs in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Amateurs?

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