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The Dilemma

2011Movie1 h 51 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Letterboxd2.4/5Metacritic464.6Rotten Tomatoes24%29%

An intriguing comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Two best friends. Nothing could come between them... or could it?

Longtime friends Ronny and Nick are partners in an auto-design firm. They are hard at work on a presentation for a dream project that would really launch their company. Then Ronny spots Nick's wife out with another man, and in the process of investigating the possible affair, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. As the presentation nears, Ronny agonizes over what might happen if the truth gets out.

Feels like

  • Relationship Comedy
  • Infidelity
  • Secrets and Lies
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Friendship Tested
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Suburban Drama
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Ron Howard
Written by
Allan Loeb
Produced by
Ron Howard, Vince Vaughn, Brian Grazer
Music by
Hans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe

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Facts

January 13, 2011 · 1 h 51 min · PG-13

Released
January 13, 2011
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$67 million
Available in
130 countries

Tropes

Author Appeal, Blackmail, Celebrity Paradox +9

  • Author Appeal
  • Blackmail
  • Celebrity Paradox
  • The Coconut Effect
  • Felony Misdemeanor
  • Relative Error
  • Poor Communication Kills
  • Sir Not-Appearing-in-This-Trailer
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Took a Level in Badass
  • Never Trust a Trailer
  • Ugly Guy, Hot Wife

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dilemma?"

Questions about The Dilemma

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Where can I stream The Dilemma?

Cinemax

In the United States, The Dilemma streams on Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 119 other countries.

Is The Dilemma worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5.3, Letterboxd 2.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 46).

Is The Dilemma okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Dilemma make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Was The Dilemma a box office flop?

Budget$70 million
Box office$67 million

Yes: it cost about $70 million to make and earned $67 million worldwide, 96% of its budget.