The Shrink Is In (2001)

A young woman impersonates a shrink to win over her Prince Charming.

Director:

Richard Benjamin

Writers:

Alison Balian (story), Joanna Johnson

Stars:

Courteney Cox, David Arquette, David James Elliott

Cast

Credited cast:
Courteney Cox	...	Samantha Crumb
David Arquette	...	Henry Popopolis
David James Elliott	...	Michael
Carol Kane	...	Dr. Louise Rosenberg
Kimberley Davies	...	Isabelle
Viola Davis	...	Robin
Jon Polito	...	Judge Bob
Chris Potter	...	Jonathon
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ross Benjamin	...	Gerald
Robert Alan Beuth	...	Man in Elevator
Gene Borkan	...	Mailman
David Bowe	...	Richard
Richard Brooks Burton	...	Helicopter News Cameraman
Mirla Criste	...	Gift Shop Cashier
Barry Cutler	...	Patient #1

Storyline

Samantha, a travel writer suffering from claustrophobia, agoraphobia, and a whole host of other phobias, isn't exactly lucky in her romantic fate. But when her pshycologist suffers a major mental breakdown, she secretly poses as the missing shrink in an effort to turn Michael, her new neighbor, towards her and away from his girlfriend. Through her chase, Samantha meets the happy-go-lucky magazine salesman, Henry. What follows is a series of events that lead to the one question Samantha has to face: Is she thinking with her heart... or with her mind?

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Plot Keywords:

breakup | dog | elevator | airplane | psychiatrist | 

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Taglines:

Falling in love can drive you crazy...

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexuality and drug content

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 November 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Amours et thérapie

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shrink Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ziggy Marley performs a cover of "Let Your Love Flow" on camera at the end.

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Goofs

In the first 2 minutes, after Chris Potter pulls in at the airport, an extra wearing a burgundy shirt can be seen in direct perspective behind Courtney Cox staring, waving and smiling at the camera.

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Quotes

Louise: I seem to remember that in our last session you said you were in love. How's that going?
Samantha: Well, umm I sorta met this other guy, Henry. He's a...well...he's really....he's different.

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Connections

Referenced in The Cinema Snob: Marci X (2018)

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Soundtracks

I Wanna Know Where Nowhere Is
Written by Alex Cantrall, Mike Himelstein, Sander Selover
Performed by Bernadette Barlow (as Bernie Barlow)
Courtesy of Dreamworks/SKG Music Publishing

User Reviews

Enjoyable

I accidentally taped this film on Channel 4, instead of taping something else. Seeing that it had Courtney Cox and David Arquette, i decided to watch it.

It was a Wednesday afternoon and my decision came after the evaluation that there was little else to be done. So, I sat down, and expected to cringe at yet another hideously horrible film. I mean, what else is shown at 1am?

But, i was pleasantly surprised. OK, so the film doesn't really break any rules, and it's hardly the equivalent of _____________ (insert favourite film) but it was very enjoyable.

It had its share of laughs and though a bit predictable, it certainly was worth watching. And it was certainly in a higher league than some of the romantic movies out today! (A recent example being "Along Came Polly", a real disappointment)

If you're stuck for something to watch and just want to relax, this is the film for you. No thinking required. Just an hour or so of fun.