Are You Here (2013)

Two childhood best friends, one a superficial womanizer and the other a barely functioning bipolar, embark on a road trip back to their hometown after one of them learns his estranged father has died.

Director:

Matthew Weiner

Writer:

Matthew Weiner

Stars:

Owen Wilson, Zach Galifianakis, Amy Poehler

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Owen Wilson	...	Steve Dallas
Jay Gates	...	Ramada Waiter
Jason Davis	...	George
Melissa Rauch	...	Marie
Melanie Ratcliff	...	Attractive Neighbor
Zach Galifianakis	...	Ben Baker
Naomi Lavette	...	Erin (as Naomi LaVette)
Lauren Lapkus	...	Delia Shepard
Alana De La Garza	...	Victoria Riolobos (as Alana de la Garza)
Greg Cromer	...	Kyle Robertson
Paul Schulze	...	Dave Harken
Matthew Cornwell	...	Stu
Bridget Gethins	...	Patty
Michael Genevie	...	Minister
Amy Poehler	...	Terry Coulter

Storyline

Ben Baker is a man-child who lives on his friend's couch getting high. His friend, Steve Dallas, is a moderately successful weather reporter who is living a superficial life. When Ben receives word that his father has died, Steve drives him home and they re-connect with Ben's successful and driven sister Terri and hippie step-mother Angela who is the same age as they are. The reading of the will drives Ben to come up with a new purpose in life, but those around him don't prove to be very supportive, and then they all re-examine their own lives.

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Plot Keywords:

no opening credits | friend | womanizer | road trip | best friend | 

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Taglines:

Friendship... there's nothing in it for anybody.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, drug use and some sexual content/nudity

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 August 2014 (Latvia)

Also Known As:

You Are here

Filming Locations:

North Carolina, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gilbert Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

114 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Roman numerals above Ben's (Zach Galifianakis') bedroom door are IV XX, this is 4 20 (420). Which goes right along with the Bob Marley poster and bong use.

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Goofs

When Owen Wilson is driving in the PA town a state route sign can be seen. The route number is inside a circle. If he were in PA the route number would be in a keystone.

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Quotes

Steve Dallas: That's the thing about friendship - it's a lot rarer than love; there's nothing in it for anybody.

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Connections

References Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

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Soundtracks

Dropkick Me, Jesus
Written by Paul Craft
Performed by Bobby Bare
Published by © 1976 Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc. and Black Sheep Music
All rights controlled and administered by Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc.
All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Used by permission.
Courtesy of RCA Nashville
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

Started as one thing, ended as another

I found this movie leaving a bad taste in my mouth... It started out as a typical 'Zach stoned out of his mind funny' type of thing, and turned into it trying to teach me something about mental illness, but doing it in the poorest way possible.

Also, just a side note, I think it is the first time I have ever seen Owen Wilson pick up a stoner role. That's just me. I found it weird watching him smoke up on the couch watching cartoons.

It was amusing for the first while, but it ended with a 'what the hell did I just watch' feeling.

They introduced mental illness into the story line, a reason for Zach being nuts, and they solved it basically by getting him to shave his beard off. Now, I understand that that shows a drastic change, but they didn't follow it with anything.. Just watch it, it'll make you mad as well.

Overall, not really worth the two hours unless you have nothing better to watch. Or if you absolutely love Zach (however you spell his last name) or Owen Wilson, and are dedicated to watching everything they put out.