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The Amateurs (2007)

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Rotten:15

Average Rating:5.9/10

Consensus: The Amateurs is a largely unfunny sex comedy that squanders a talented cast.

Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Sex sells in America and these guys know it. When Andy (Jeff Bridges) discovers that his ex-wife has married an extremely wealthy man who is now his son’s “cool” stepfather, he becomes motivated to... Sex sells in America and these guys know it. When Andy (Jeff Bridges) discovers that his ex-wife has married an extremely wealthy man who is now his son’s “cool” stepfather, he becomes motivated to make a change in his life. With the help of his friends (Ted Danson, Joe Pantoliano) a small town group of loveable losers, they hit upon an idea to make their dreams come true. The grand plan that will lead to a life of riches and fame is to make the world’s most innocent adult film. Everyman’s fantasy turns into a hilarious misadventure when they find that they’re way in over their heads. --© First Look Pictures [More]

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Tim Blake Nelson, Joe Pantoliano, William Fichtner

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Tim Blake Nelson, Joe Pantoliano, William Fichtner, Ted Danson, Patrick Fugit, John Hawkes, Brad Henke, Glenne Headly, Tom Bower, Lauren Graham, Jeanne Tripplehorn

Director: Michael Traeger

Director: Michael Traeger
Studio: First Look

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