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Middle Men

  • 20092009
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  • 1h 45m
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6.8/10
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Giovanni Ribisi, James Caan, and Luke Wilson in Middle Men (2009)
Chronicles Jack Harris, one of the pioneers of internet commerce, as he wrestles with his morals and struggles not to drown in a sea of con men, mobsters, drug addicts, and porn stars.
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Chronicles Jack Harris, one of the pioneers of Internet commerce, as he wrestles with his morals and struggles not to drown in a sea of con men, mobsters, drug addicts, and porn stars.Chronicles Jack Harris, one of the pioneers of Internet commerce, as he wrestles with his morals and struggles not to drown in a sea of con men, mobsters, drug addicts, and porn stars.Chronicles Jack Harris, one of the pioneers of Internet commerce, as he wrestles with his morals and struggles not to drown in a sea of con men, mobsters, drug addicts, and porn stars.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
38K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • George Gallo
  • Writers
    • George Gallo
    • Andy Weiss
  • Stars
    • Luke Wilson
    • Giovanni Ribisi
    • Gabriel Macht
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  • Director
    • George Gallo
  • Writers
    • George Gallo
    • Andy Weiss
  • Stars
    • Luke Wilson
    • Giovanni Ribisi
    • Gabriel Macht
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    • 57User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
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    Giovanni Ribisi and Gabriel Macht in Middle Men (2009)
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    Top cast

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    Luke Wilson
    Luke Wilson
    • Jack Harrisas Jack Harris
    Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi
    • Wayne Beeringas Wayne Beering
    Gabriel Macht
    Gabriel Macht
    • Buck Dolbyas Buck Dolby
    James Caan
    James Caan
    • Jerry Haggertyas Jerry Haggerty
    Jacinda Barrett
    Jacinda Barrett
    • Diana Harrisas Diana Harris
    Kevin Pollak
    Kevin Pollak
    • Curt Allmansas Curt Allmans
    Laura Ramsey
    Laura Ramsey
    • Audrey Dawnsas Audrey Dawns
    Rade Serbedzija
    Rade Serbedzija
    • Nikita Sokoloffas Nikita Sokoloff
    Terry Crews
    Terry Crews
    • Jamesas James
    Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer
    • Frank Griffinas Frank Griffin
    Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish
    • Ivan Sokoloffas Ivan Sokoloff
    Robert Forster
    Robert Forster
    • Louie LA LAas Louie LA LA
    John Ashton
    John Ashton
    • Morganas Morgan
    Jason Antoon
    Jason Antoon
    • Denny Zas Denny Z
    Martin Kove
    Martin Kove
    • US Senatoras US Senator
    Diane Sorrentino
    • Raven Swallowsas Raven Swallows
    Stacey Alysson
    Stacey Alysson
    • Alexandra Rainesas Alexandra Raines
    Richard Wilk
    Richard Wilk
    • Hard Rock Hotel Hostas Hard Rock Hotel Host
    • Director
      • George Gallo
    • Writers
      • George Gallo
      • Andy Weiss
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Based on the true story of Christopher Mallick, one of the producers of the movie. He still owns an Internet billing company.
    • Goofs
      When Buck and Wayne are looking at their computer after their first sale in 1997, the blue and green task bar of Windows XP, which was not released until 2001, is clearly visible at the bottom of the screen.
    • Quotes

      Jack Harris: [Narrating] If I've learned one thing, it's that business is a lot like sex. Getting in is easy, pulling out is hard.

    • Connections
      Featured in Late Show with David Letterman: Luke Wilson/Kristen Schaal/Dierks Bentley (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Who Do You Love
      Written by Bo Diddley (as Elias McDaniel)

      Performed by George Thorogood & The Destroyers

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    User reviews57

    Review
    Top review
    Seriously how did this movie not get any attention?
    I was skeptical about this film. I know it says it got a theatrical release, but it must've been on only a couple screens.

    If you are thinking about watching this movie, do it. It's wonderful. I gave it 8 out of 10. There was a little too much Voice Over narration, but this was a great story, well acted and well directed. Luke Wilson's never been a great thespian, but here, he's very good. Giovanni Ribisi overacts, but here it works. Gabriel Macht, who I have never liked was great. And Laura Ramsey was gorgeous and great. I could have done without Jacinda Barrett, but hey, that might just be me.

    In a day and age where crap gets 3000 screens (I'm talking to you Season of the witch, drive angry, hall pass, the roommate), it's a shame this was not released wide and could not find an audience.

    To the filmmakers... very well done. To the distributer: you could have done better.
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    • Sweet_and_Lowdown77
    • Feb 27, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 6, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • MySpace
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Người Trung Lập
    • Filming locations
      • Phoenix, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Mallick Media
      • Oxymoron Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $754,301
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $325,641
      • Aug 8, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $754,301
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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