The Amateurs (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2006, The Amateurs is a comedy film directed by Michael Traeger, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Sex sells in America and these guys know it. The Amateurs follows a small town band of loveable losers who hit upon an idea that can make their dreams and fantasies come true. Thinking they've found the road to riches and fame they decide to make the world's most innocent adult film. Everyman's fantasy turns into a hilarious misadventure when they find they're in way over their heads.
Who’s in it. The Amateurs stars Jeff Bridges as Andy, Lauren Graham as Peggy, Ted Danson as Moose and Tim Blake Nelson as Barney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Amateurs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Amateurs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Amateurs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Amateurs (2006)?
- In US, The Amateurs is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Amateurs worth watching?
- The Amateurs holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Amateurs?
- The Amateurs stars Jeff Bridges, Lauren Graham, Ted Danson, Tim Blake Nelson and Joe Pantoliano.
- When was The Amateurs released?
- The Amateurs was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.