DirectorJohn Hindman Duration CountryUnited States
Release dateJuly 24, 2009 (2009-07-24) CastJeff Daniels (Arlen Faber), Lauren Graham (Elizabeth), Lou Taylor Pucci (Kris Lucas), Kat Dennings (Dahlia), Olivia Thirlby (Anne), Morgan Turner (Singing Daughter) Similar moviesInterstellar, The World According to Garp, Knock Knock, Pitch Perfect 2, Jupiter Ascending, Forrest Gump TaglineHe wrote the book on life's big questions. But the truth is he hasn't got a clue.
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The Answer Man (previously titled The Dream of the Romans and Arlen Faber) is a 2009 romantic comedy film written and directed by John Hindman with a cast headed by Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham and Lou Taylor Pucci. Filming began on March 23, 2008 in Philadelphia and ended in June 2008. The film premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
Everyone wants to meet Arlen Faber (Jeff Daniels), the world famous author of the best-selling spiritual book Me and God, but crotchety, disgruntled Arlen simply wants to be left alone, and so far he's been successful at keeping his identity a secret. But all that changes when troubled bookstore owner Kris Lucas (Lou Taylor Pucci) discovers his home address and barters books for Arlen's words of wisdom, and a back injury leads the reclusive writer to date chiropractor and overprotective single mother Elizabeth (Lauren Graham). As Arlen's relationships with his newfound friends grow, he must come to terms with his past and the realization that he doesn't hold all the answers.
Cast
Jeff Daniels as Arlen Faber
Lauren Graham as Elizabeth
Lou Taylor Pucci as Kris Lucas
Thomas Roy as Riley Lucas
Olivia Thirlby as Anne
Kat Dennings as Dahlia
Nora Dunn as Terry Fraser
Max Antisell as Alex
Tony Hale as Mailman
Annie Corley as Mrs. Gold
Peter Patrikios as Ross
Richard Barlow as Paul
Richard Lyntton as Journalist
Reception
The Answer Man received negative reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a score of 33% based on reviews from 40 critics.