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The Amateurs

Original title: The Moguls
  • 20052005
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  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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The Amateurs (2005)
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Comedy
Citizens of a small town, under the influence of a man in the midst of a mid-life crisis, come together to make an adult film.Citizens of a small town, under the influence of a man in the midst of a mid-life crisis, come together to make an adult film.Citizens of a small town, under the influence of a man in the midst of a mid-life crisis, come together to make an adult film.
IMDb RATING
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6.4K
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    • Michael Traeger
    • Michael Traeger
  • Stars
    • Jeff Bridges
    • Ted Danson
    • Joe Pantoliano
    • Michael Traeger
    • Michael Traeger
  • Stars
    • Jeff Bridges
    • Ted Danson
    • Joe Pantoliano
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 53User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
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    Jeff Bridges and Jeanne Tripplehorn in The Amateurs (2005)
    Jeanne Tripplehorn in The Amateurs (2005)
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    Jeff Bridges in The Amateurs (2005)
    Jeff Bridges and Patrick Fugit in The Amateurs (2005)
    Jeff Bridges and Patrick Fugit in The Amateurs (2005)
    Joe Pantoliano in The Amateurs (2005)
    Lauren Graham in The Amateurs (2005)
    Patrick Fugit in The Amateurs (2005)
    Ted Danson in The Amateurs (2005)
    Ted Danson in The Amateurs (2005)
    Jeff Bridges, Ted Danson, and Joe Pantoliano in The Amateurs (2005)

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    Jeff Bridges
    Jeff Bridges
    • Andy Sargentee
    Ted Danson
    Ted Danson
    • Moose
    Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano
    • Some Idiot
    Tim Blake Nelson
    Tim Blake Nelson
    • Barney Macklehatton
    William Fichtner
    William Fichtner
    • Otis
    Patrick Fugit
    Patrick Fugit
    • Emmett
    John Hawkes
    John Hawkes
    • Moe
    Brad William Henke
    Brad William Henke
    • Ron
    • (as Brad Henke)
    Dawn Didawick
    Dawn Didawick
    • Clara
    Glenne Headly
    Glenne Headly
    • Helen Tatelbaum
    Tom Bower
    Tom Bower
    • Floyd
    Jayne Taini
    Jayne Taini
    • Mrs. Morrelli
    Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham
    • Peggy
    Jeanne Tripplehorn
    Jeanne Tripplehorn
    • Thelma
    Alex D. Linz
    Alex D. Linz
    • Billy
    Isaiah Washington
    Isaiah Washington
    • Homer
    Steven Weber
    Steven Weber
    • Howard
    Melinda Dahl
    Melinda Dahl
    • Charlene Pike
      • Michael Traeger
      • Michael Traeger
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    • Trivia
      Many of the characters (Andy, Barney, Helen, Otis, Floyd, Emmett, Thelma, Clara and "Aunt V") are named after characters from The Andy Griffith Show (1960), most likely as a small town homage of Butterface Fields to Mayberry.
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes

      Otis: For half a dozen guys unloading on you so you look like a melted candle today we will gladly pay you on Tuesday. I don't know who's gonna go for that one...

    • Crazy credits
      Before the end credits, you can see the credits for the documentary they made: Writer-Director - Some Idiot Producer - Andy Sargentee Executive Producer - Otis Cartwright Co-producer & Head of PR (2 Things) - Barney Macklehatton Cinemaphotographer & Editor - Emmett Wilder Almost Starring - Moose Bailey The town of Butterface Fields wishes to thank the town of Butterface Fields In loving memory of Lillian and Sidney Sargentee
    • Alternate versions
      The first 15 minutes of the American release (up until the opening titles sequence) have been completely re-edited and re-worked from the original UK and Australian release.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Golden Compass/The Amateurs/Atonement/Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story/Grace Is Gone (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      A Good Man
      Written by John Hawkes

      Performed by King Straggler

      Courtesy of Authentica Records

    User reviews53

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    9/10
    Hilarious film about friend trying to make an innocent local porno
    This movie was hilarious. Jeff Bridges plays Andy, a divorced guy visiting his son on his birthday. His ex-wife married a really rich guy, and Andy's worried that his son won't appreciate him anymore because he doesn't have as much money. So he comes up with an idea to make a bunch of money, make a local porno film with all of the town people involved.

    The set up isn't so great, but the film is filled with so many actors and a lot of great comedy, it doesn't really matter. And when I say so many actors, I mean it, everyone in the film is a recognizable face. Jeff Bridges, Joe Pantoliano, Patrick Fugit, Tim Blake Nelson, William Fichtner, Ted Danson, and those are just the main characters. Ted Danson is hysterical playing the gay guy in the group who poorly tries to hide the fact that he's gay. And if anyone ever wanted to see Ted Danson naked, this is the film for you. Joe Pantoliano also does a great job in the film playing Some Idiot (yes, that's his character's name) the writer/director of the porno.

    It's a great movie, very funny with a lot of great quotes. I just wish the ending could have been expanded a bit more, but oh well. Look out for this one.
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    • se7en187
    • Jun 13, 2006

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    • Release date
      • April 28, 2006 (United Kingdom)
      • United States
      • Germany
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Piru, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • First Look International
      • Qwerty Films
      • N1 European Film Produktions GmbH & Co. KG
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    • 1 hour 36 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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