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Arlen Faber (2009) -- A reclusive author of spiritual books is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab.
Arlen Faber (2009) -- Trailer for this comedy about a man who becomes famous by meeting god and writing a book

Overview

User Rating:
7.1/10   178 votes
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Director:
John Hindman
Writer:
John Hindman (screenplay)
Contact:
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Genre:
Comedy | Romance
Tagline:
He wrote the book on life's big questions. But the truth is he hasn't got a clue.
Plot:
A reclusive author of spiritual books, is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(22 articles)
Insert Caption: The Answer Man
 (From Cinematical. 17 July 2009, 2:02 PM, PDT)

Poster and Trailer for The Answer Man
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User Comments:
Well done but yet medium rare more

Cast

  (Credited cast)

Jeff Daniels ... Arlen Faber

Lauren Graham ... Elizabeth
Lou Taylor Pucci ... Kris Lucas
rest of cast listed alphabetically:

Max Antisell ... Alex

Richard Barlow ... Paul

Robert Bizik ... Fan of Arlen's

Anthony C. Brown ... AA Member
Garrett Ching ... AA Member
Chrismandu ... AA Member / Theatre Patron

Annie Corley ... Mrs. Gold

Kat Dennings ... Anne

Nora Dunn

Tony Hale

Brandon Hanson ... Ty

Lauren Emily Jacobs ... Young Girl

Richard G. Lyntton ... Journalist
David Mulholland ... Male Customer

Peter Patrikios ... Ross

Thomas Roy ... Riley Lucas

David Adam Smith ... AA member

Olivia Thirlby ... Dahlia

Sonny Vellozzi ... Book Store Customer

Jennifer Wiener ... AA Member

John Wooten ... Parent
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Answer Man (USA) (new title)
The Dream of the Romans (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for language.
Runtime:
USA:95 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Certification:
USA:R
Company:
Messick Films more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Alex: My mom says that meat is poisonous and can kill you.
Arlen Faber: And if that's not the best hamburger you've ever had I will change my name to Denise and walk into the sea.
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13 out of 16 people found the following comment useful:-
Well done but yet medium rare, 24 January 2009
8/10
Author: sarahrck from United States

This film is a good all around romantic dramedy. All the characters in the story become interconnected and realize that as much as their problems are personal they need the company of others to help them through life. The idea that "you are your own worst enemy" is thematic here and the quirky lifestyles of these Philly dwellers help ease the tension in what could be very uncomfortable dramatic scenes. Its been hard to find a romantic comedy that stays away from sex and the city like characters or tween indie pastel colored cult movies. Arlen Faber offers us a tasteful unpretentious refreshing and funny kick back film. And for the record this movie wasn't overly godly, something that I was afraid of when choosing what to see at Sundance. The religious themes are pretty minimal and I don't leave the theater thinking that I need to rethink my relationship with God or religion.

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