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Failure to Launch

2006Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic475.3Rotten Tomatoes23%52%

A wholesome, hopeful romance movie about family and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

To leave the nest, some men just need a little push.

At 35, Tripp has an interesting job, a hip car, a passion for sailing, an active dating life, and a great house - trouble is, he still lives with his parents, Al and Sue, who are not happy about it. Al and Sue are fascinated when friends whose adult son has recently moved away from home reveal they hired an expert to help. In desperation to push Tripp out of the nest once and for all, Al and Sue hatch a plan to hire Paula, an "interventionist," who has a formula in these cases.

Feels like

  • Lighthearted Romantic Comedy
  • Parental Enabling Satire
  • Mid-Life Crisis Humor
  • Comfortable Family Drama
  • Predictable but Pleasant Plot
  • Matthew McConaughey Charm
  • Sarah Jessica Parker Performance
  • Safe Date Night Movie
  • Cringe Comedy Elements
  • Traditional Coming-of-Age Resolution

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Tom Dey
Written by
Tom J. Astle, Matt Ember
Produced by
Scott Rudin, Scott Aversano
Music by
Rolfe Kent

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Facts

March 10, 2006 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
March 10, 2006
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$130 million
Available in
98 countries

Tropes

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  • Playing with a Trope
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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Failure to Launch?"

Questions about Failure to Launch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Failure to Launch?

fuboTVMGM+Paramount+Hoopla

In the United States, Failure to Launch streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is Failure to Launch worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 23%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is Failure to Launch okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Failure to Launch make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Is Failure to Launch good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.