Twenty years ago, Arlen Faber wrote a book about spirituality that became wildly popular. These days, he's a curmudgeonly recluse who only enjoys the company of his chiropractor, Elizabeth. As Elizabeth's warmth starts to melt Arlen's cold heart, he comes to realize what love really means.
Not for scares or brutality.
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Jeff DanielsArlen Faber
Lauren GrahamElizabeth
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Olivia ThirlbyAnne
Kat DenningsDahlia
Nora DunnTerry Fraser
Tony HaleMailman
Annie CorleyMrs. Gold
Peter PatrikiosRoss
Greg WoodBusinessman #1
Richard LynttonJournalist
Richard BarlowPaul
Sylvia KaudersOld Woman
Morgan TurnerSinging Daughter
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GoodWatch score 76July 23, 2009 · 1 h 35 min · R
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In the United States, The Answer Man streams on Netflix, Philo, and Magnolia Selects, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, DistroTV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 3 other countries.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (38).
Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10).
Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
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