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Failure to Launch

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 37m
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5.6/10
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Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker in Failure to Launch (2006)
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A thirty-something is still living with his parents until they hire an interventionist to help him graduate out of the house. That's when the fun begins.A thirty-something is still living with his parents until they hire an interventionist to help him graduate out of the house. That's when the fun begins.A thirty-something is still living with his parents until they hire an interventionist to help him graduate out of the house. That's when the fun begins.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
82K
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POPULARITY
3,258
331
    • Tom Dey
    • Tom J. Astle
    • Matt Ember
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Sarah Jessica Parker
    • Kathy Bates
    • Tom Dey
    • Tom J. Astle
    • Matt Ember
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Sarah Jessica Parker
    • Kathy Bates
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 289User reviews
    • 138Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
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    Matthew McConaughey
    Matthew McConaughey
    • Tripp
    Sarah Jessica Parker
    Sarah Jessica Parker
    • Paula
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Sue
    Terry Bradshaw
    Terry Bradshaw
    • Al
    Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel
    • Kit
    Justin Bartha
    Justin Bartha
    • Ace
    Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper
    • Demo
    Tyrel Jackson Williams
    Tyrel Jackson Williams
    • Jeffrey
    Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick
    • Melissa
    Rob Corddry
    Rob Corddry
    • Gun Salesman #1
    Patton Oswalt
    Patton Oswalt
    • Techie Guy
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    • Bud
    Kate McGregor-Stewart
    Kate McGregor-Stewart
    • Bev
    Adam Alexi-Malle
    Adam Alexi-Malle
    • Mr. Axelrod
    Gretchen Cleevely
    • Gretchen the Veterinarian
    Peter Jacobson
    Peter Jacobson
    • Boatyard Man
    Jessica Stone
    Jessica Stone
    • Boatyard Woman
    Stewart Skelton
    Stewart Skelton
    • BBQ Guest #1
      • Tom Dey
      • Tom J. Astle
      • Matt Ember
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    • Trivia
      The roles of Tripp and Paula were written for Zach Braff and Amanda Peet.
    • Goofs
      The movie supposedly takes place in Baltimore, MD, yet when they go to Ace's house, there are palm trees in the yard.
    • Quotes

      Paula: Hey-hey.

      Kit: Hey... Paula... Good news. It's Champagne Thursday.

      Paula: It's Friday.

      Kit: Uh, yeah, Thursday came twice this week.

      Paula: Huh... for the third straight week.

      Kit: There's talk of making it permanent.

      Paula: Oh, kind of like Daylight Saving's Time?

      Kit: Right, but for booze.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Worst of 2006 (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      This Guy's in Love with You
      by Burt Bacharach & Hal David

      Performed by Fastball

      Courtesy of Hollywood Records

    User reviews289

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    7/10
    Lift Off!
    I'm just a guy who (doesn't live with his parent's) likes to be entertained. Our theater last night was packed and we couldn't stop laughing! This is a fun romantic comedy that leaves you feeling good. What I thought was going to be a predictable movie surprised me with characters that were endearing. Kathy Bates and Terry Bradshaw are great as the parent's. (Remember "Meet The Focker's?) Matthew McConaughey is the perfect "lovable loser" (and yes, he's wrapped in nothing but a towel in the first two minutes!) Sarah Jessica Parker has that charm and smile that would melt anyone's heart. The supporting cast is great! Matthew's 'live at home bud's' featuring Justin Bartha as "Ace" is the perfect "nerd" and Zooey Deschanel as "Kit" has a dry sense of humor often steals the scenes she shares with Sarah Jessica. Whether you still live at home or know someone who does, "Failure to Launch" lifts off.
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    • Release date
      • March 10, 2006 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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      • Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Scott Rudin Productions
      • Failure to Launch Productions
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    • 1 hour 37 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS

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