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Failure to Launch (2006)
5.5
Ratings: 5.5/10 from 30,028 users
Metascore:
47/100
Reviews: 234 user | 140 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com A thirtysomething slacker suspects his parents of setting him up with his dream girl so he'll finally vacate their home. Director:Tom Dey |
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Cast
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| Matthew McConaughey | ... | ||
| Sarah Jessica Parker | ... | ||
| Zooey Deschanel | ... | ||
| Justin Bartha | ... | ||
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| Terry Bradshaw | ... |
Al
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Sue
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Jeffrey
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| Katheryn Winnick | ... |
Melissa
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| Rob Corddry | ... |
Gun Salesman #1
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| Patton Oswalt | ... |
Techie Guy
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| Stephen Tobolowsky | ... |
Bud
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| Kate McGregor-Stewart | ... |
Bev
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Gretchen Cleevely | ... |
Gretchen the Veterinarian
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Storyline
At 35, Tripp has an interesting job, a hip car, a passion for sailing, and a great house - trouble is, he lives with his parents. They want him out, so they hire Paula, an "interventionist," who has a formula in these cases: chance encounter, get him to ask her out, involve him in a trauma, meet his friends and get their nod, delay sex, have him teach her something, then launch him. It's worked up to now, but this gets complicated when Tripp thinks she's getting too serious and one of his pals is attracted to Paula's deadpan, semi-alcoholic roommate, who's plagued by a mockingbird. Too many secrets may scrub the launch, and what if Paula really likes him? Who can intervene then? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
To leave the nest, some men just need a little push.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sexual content, partial nudity and language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Soltero en casa See more »Box Office
Budget:
$50,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$24,411,322 (USA) (12 March 2006) (3057 Screens)Gross:
$128,406,887 (Worldwide)Company Credits
Production Co:
Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions, Failure to Launch Productions See more »
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2.35 : 1
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Melissa: I just feel really close to you.
Tripp: You are really close to me.
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Written by Burt Bacharach & Hal David
Performed by Fastball See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
Robert Duvall was originally cast to play Al, before he was replaced by Terry Bradshaw. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: The same car is used by both Demo and Kit, when it is supposed that they each own their own car. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Melissa: I just feel really close to you.
Tripp: You are really close to me.
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Connections
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Charles Barkley/Alicia Keys (#35.11)" (2010) See more »Soundtracks
"This Guy's in Love with You"Written by Burt Bacharach & Hal David
Performed by Fastball See more »
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