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Roger Dodger

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6.9/10
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Roger Dodger (2002)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
After breaking up with his lover and boss, a smooth-talking man takes his teenaged nephew out on the town in search of sex.After breaking up with his lover and boss, a smooth-talking man takes his teenaged nephew out on the town in search of sex.After breaking up with his lover and boss, a smooth-talking man takes his teenaged nephew out on the town in search of sex.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
17K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Dylan Kidd
  • Writer
    • Dylan Kidd
  • Stars
    • Campbell Scott
    • Jesse Eisenberg
    • Isabella Rossellini
Top credits
  • Director
    • Dylan Kidd
  • Writer
    • Dylan Kidd
  • Stars
    • Campbell Scott
    • Jesse Eisenberg
    • Isabella Rossellini
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 135User reviews
    • 91Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 14 nominations

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    Sophie (Jennifer Beals, left) and Andrea (Elizabeth Berkley, right) give Nick (Jesse Eisenberg) an experience he'll never forget
    Roger (Campbell Scott), a womanizing ad executive, takes his teenage nephew, Nick (Jesse Eisenberg) out for a night on the town in order to show him the ways of the world.
    In an attempt to school his nephew Nick (Jesse Eisenberg) in the art of seducing women, Roger (Campbell Scott) introduces him to a female party guest (Mina Badie).
    Roger (Campbell Scott) guides Nick (Jesse Eisenberg) through the city's nightlife for an all-night crash course on how to manipulate women.
    Writer/director Dylan Kidd
    Elizabeth Berkley, Campbell Scott, Mina Badie, and Dylan Kidd at an event for Roger Dodger (2002)
    Elizabeth Berkley, Campbell Scott, Mina Badie, and Dylan Kidd at an event for Roger Dodger (2002)
    Elizabeth Berkley, Campbell Scott, and Dylan Kidd at an event for Roger Dodger (2002)
    Elizabeth Berkley and Campbell Scott at an event for Roger Dodger (2002)
    Elizabeth Berkley, Campbell Scott, and Dylan Kidd at an event for Roger Dodger (2002)
    Elizabeth Berkley, Campbell Scott, and Dylan Kidd at an event for Roger Dodger (2002)
    Elizabeth Berkley at an event for Roger Dodger (2002)

    Top cast

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    Campbell Scott
    Campbell Scott
    • Roger Swansonas Roger Swanson
    Jesse Eisenberg
    Jesse Eisenberg
    • Nickas Nick
    Isabella Rossellini
    Isabella Rossellini
    • Joyceas Joyce
    Elizabeth Berkley
    Elizabeth Berkley
    • Andreaas Andrea
    Jennifer Beals
    Jennifer Beals
    • Sophieas Sophie
    Mina Badie
    Mina Badie
    • Donnaas Donna
    Ben Shenkman
    Ben Shenkman
    • Donovanas Donovan
    Chris Stack
    Chris Stack
    • Chrisas Chris
    Morena Baccarin
    Morena Baccarin
    • Girl in Baras Girl in Bar
    Lisa Emery
    Lisa Emery
    • Woman in Baras Woman in Bar
    Flora Diaz
    Flora Diaz
    • Young Working Girlas Young Working Girl
    Stephanie Gatschet
    Stephanie Gatschet
    • Angela - High School Beautyas Angela - High School Beauty
    Colin Fickes
    Colin Fickes
    • Angusas Angus
    Tommy Savas
    Tommy Savas
    • Darrenas Darren
    Gabriel Millman
    • Felixas Felix
    Libby Larson
    • Patriciaas Patricia
    Courtney Simon
    • Susan - Nick's Motheras Susan - Nick's Mother
    • (as Courtney Sherman)
    Peter Appel
    Peter Appel
    • Alert Doormanas Alert Doorman
    • Director
      • Dylan Kidd
    • Writer
      • Dylan Kidd
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jesse Eisenberg was sick during the filming of most of the nightclub scene, and can be seen sweating in different parts of the scene from his illness.
    • Quotes

      Roger: You can't sell a product without first making people feel bad.

      Nick: Why not?

      Roger: Because it's a substitution game. You have to remind them that they're missing something from their lives. Everyone's missing something, right?

      Nick: I guess.

      Roger: Trust me. And when they're feeling sufficiently incomplete, you convince them your product is the only thing that can fill the void. So instead of taking steps to deal with their lives, instead of working to root out the real reason for their misery, they go out and buy a stupid looking pair of cargo pants.

    • Crazy credits
      All fur in this film is fake.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      As I Want You
      Written & Performed by Craig Wedren
      Mixed by Craig Wedren - BMI

    User reviews135

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Artful dodger
    Newcomer Dylan Kidd's first feature is a very refreshing exercise in filmmaking. This is an incredible debut for Mr Kidd. Let's hope his next release will be worth of the promise he shows in this one.

    Of course, this film would be nothing without the presence of Campbell Scott. Mr. Scott gets better with every new screen appearance. His Roger is a tragic figure in spite of the front he presents to all the women he tries to conquer. The last scenes of Roger in his apartment are nothing short of magnificent. We get to see the real man then, and it's not funny what we see.

    The interplay with the nephew, Nick, beautifully played by Jesse Eisenberg, is the best acting of the year.

    The women in the film are brilliant too. Isabella Rosellini is incredible as Roger's boss. The ladies in the single bar, Elizabeth Berkley and Jennifer Beals are true portraits of women that are looking for Mr. Right in the wrong places.

    This film is a rarity. Discover it.
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    10
    • jotix100
    • Dec 8, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 22, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Cosa de hombres
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Holedigger Films
      • Roger Dodger LLC
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,266,828
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $47,431
      • Oct 27, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,934,497
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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