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The 40-Year-Old Virgin

Original title: The 40 Year Old Virgin
  • 20052005
  • RR
  • 1h 56m
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7.1/10
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The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
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  • Comedy
  • Romance

Goaded by his buddies, a nerdy guy who's never "done the deed" only finds the pressure mounting when he meets a single mother.Goaded by his buddies, a nerdy guy who's never "done the deed" only finds the pressure mounting when he meets a single mother.Goaded by his buddies, a nerdy guy who's never "done the deed" only finds the pressure mounting when he meets a single mother.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
427K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
829
116
  • Director
    • Judd Apatow
  • Writers
    • Judd Apatow
    • Steve Carell
  • Stars
    • Steve Carell
    • Catherine Keener
    • Paul Rudd
Top credits
  • Director
    • Judd Apatow
  • Writers
    • Judd Apatow
    • Steve Carell
  • Stars
    • Steve Carell
    • Catherine Keener
    • Paul Rudd
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 635User reviews
    • 187Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 19 nominations

    Videos5

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    Photos150

    Elizabeth Banks in The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
    Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd in The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
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    Steve Carell, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, and Miki Mia in The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
    Leslie Mann and Steve Carell in The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
    Romany Malco, Seth Rogen, and Paul Rudd in The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
    Steve Carell, Romany Malco, Seth Rogen, and Paul Rudd in The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
    Catherine Keener and Steve Carell in The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
    Steve Carell in The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
    Catherine Keener in The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
    Romany Malco, Seth Rogen, and Paul Rudd in The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
    Paul Rudd in The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)

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    Steve Carell
    Steve Carell
    • Andyas Andy
    Catherine Keener
    Catherine Keener
    • Trishas Trish
    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Davidas David
    Romany Malco
    Romany Malco
    • Jayas Jay
    Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen
    • Calas Cal
    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Bethas Beth
    Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann
    • Nickyas Nicky
    Jane Lynch
    Jane Lynch
    • Paulaas Paula
    Gerry Bednob
    Gerry Bednob
    • Moojas Mooj
    Shelley Malil
    Shelley Malil
    • Hazizas Haziz
    Kat Dennings
    Kat Dennings
    • Marlaas Marla
    Jordan Masterson
    Jordan Masterson
    • Markas Mark
    Chelsea Smith
    Chelsea Smith
    • Juliaas Julia
    Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill
    • E-Bay Customeras E-Bay Customer
    Erica Vittina Phillips
    Erica Vittina Phillips
    • Jillas Jill
    Marika Dominczyk
    Marika Dominczyk
    • Bernadetteas Bernadette
    Mindy Kaling
    Mindy Kaling
    • Amyas Amy
    Mo Collins
    Mo Collins
    • Ginaas Gina
    • Director
      • Judd Apatow
    • Writers
      • Judd Apatow
      • Steve Carell
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Forty-year-old Andy, an electronics store shipping clerk, is a stereotypical geek, who plays video games and takes care of his collectible action figures. He has no real friends and spends most of his time away from work by himself. Despite having an interest in the opposite sex philosophically as witnessed by his constant and uncontrollable morning erections, he is still a virgin. He never planned not to have sex, but it became more and more difficult to have that first experience as he got older, to the point where, to him, it became a reality for his life. When his work colleagues find out, some mock and ridicule him, while a small group comprised of Dave, Jay and Cal take it upon themselves to help him get laid, despite each of three having their own relationship issue making them perhaps not the best people to provide advice or assistance. Andy also gets some unexpected suggestions from some standing on the sidelines of his life. Beyond that advice, Andy has to be the one to take the ultimate step to reality, he not only having no practical experience, but also no theoretical experience in that he doesn't even watch or have interest in porn or masturbate. Some of the advice he receives centers on the actual woman who should be his first time. Regardless of that advice, he decides that the woman he truly wants is Trish, a specialty retailer with a somewhat useless bricks and mortar outlet across the street from the electronics store. As Andy pursues then eventually falls for Trish, he has to decide how much of his true self he will divulge to her. —Huggo
    • fellatio
    • loss of virginity
    • teen sex
    • 40 year old
    • porn star
    • 229 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A Comedy about the moments that touch us in ways we've never been touched before.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for pervasive sexual content, language and some drug use
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The scene where Andy has his chest hair removed required five cameras set up for the shot. Steve Carell's chest hair was actually ripped out in the scene. Carell had told director Judd Apatow just before shooting the scene, "It has to be real. It won't be as funny if it's mocked up, or if it's special effect. You have to see that this is really happening." For obvious reasons, the scene had to be done in one shot.
    • Goofs
      Just before the second time Andy calls Trish and claims to be a telemarketer, there is a shot of the front of his apartment, and chained to the railing is the nice new red mountain bike that Trish buys for Andy much later in the movie.
    • Quotes

      Mooj: Hey Andy, don't let him bother you. It's okay not to have sex. Not eveybody's a pussy magnet. You, uh, what are you, 25?

      Andy Stitzer: I'm 40.

      Mooj: Holy shit, man, you got to get on that!

    • Crazy credits
      "Michael McDonald -- you rock!" At the end of the thanks and acknowledgments. Michael McDonald is the singer whose video appears endlessly in the background at the Smart Tech store and threatens the sanity of its employees.
    • Alternate versions
      An unrated version of the film was released on DVD featuring additional and extended scenes. They include:
      • A heated argument between Jay and Mooj over a "poached" customer
      • An extended version of the poker game
      • An extended version of David's chat with Andy
      • An extended version of the scene where the guys take Andy to a bar
      • Andy sees sexy photos of women on magazine covers at a newsstand
      • A flashback featuring young Andy's struggle to remove a girl's bra
      • An extended version of the scene where Andy picks up Nicky
      • Andy imagines the star of the porno tape talking to him with his own clumsy sex talk
      • Paula tells Cal that she'd be willing to have sex with Andy
      • Additional footage shot for the speed dating scene
      • An extended version of the "You know how I know you're gay?" exchange between David and Cal.
      • Andy calls the customer service line for Viagra and the operator describes various ways to lose an erection
      • An extended version of the argument between Jay and a customer in which Andy gets involved
      • David sells a television set to a customer who enjoys the Michael McDonald DVD
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Best Films of 2005 (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      A Life of Illusion
      Written by Joe Walsh, Kenny Passarelli

      Performed by Joe Walsh

      Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group

      By arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing

    User reviews635

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    Top review
    8/10
    The Modern Definition of "Serious Comedy"
    I'm not quite sure if the term "serious comedy" applies to this movie, Im not even sure if this can be applied. On the last few years movie theaters have become filled with comedy movies which are way too stupid to even make us grin. Therefore, I considered the movies which do not fill these requirements as "serious comedies".

    Does The 40 Year Old Virgin fit into this guild? That is finally up to you, but in my opinion, this is a very funny movie. You get to laugh a lot, plus it delivers a social commentary through some really great characters and situations.

    I'm pretty there is more than one 40 year old virgin out there, and even the people whom do not exactly fit this specifications, may feel identified by one of the characters in the movie, especially men.

    The story, as the title says it, is about Andy, a shy, silent guy, whom collects action figures, watches Survivor with his octogenarian neighbors and whose favorite band is Asia.

    Kal is Andy's co-worker at SmartTech. He believes Andy to be a psychopath until Andy's secret is revealed. Kal is clearly a sexual pervert but yet he seems to get what he wants with the opposite genre.

    David is the passionate guy who is still in love with his ex-girlfriend, whom ran away with another guy. And Jay, a man in a relationship which seems to be affected by his continuous cheating and getting caught acts.

    I'm pretty sure most youngsters from 13 to 21 have already watched this film, but it really does not have an age limit to be able to enjoy it. So in case you haven't seen it and will enjoy a little laugh, with social commentary, than go to your video store and rest from those deep and depressing independent films.

    It also includes DVD bonuses which you'll really see from top to bottom.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 19, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • The 40 Year-Old Virgin
    • Filming locations
      • 17401 Ventura Blvd., Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Apatow Productions
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    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $26,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $109,449,237
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $21,422,815
      • Aug 21, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $177,378,645
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby SR
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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