The Answer Man (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2009, The Answer Man is a comedy and romance film directed by John Hindman, running about 95 minutes. “He wrote the book on life's big questions. But the truth is he hasn't got a clue.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Twenty years ago, Arlen Faber wrote a book about spirituality that became wildly popular. These days, he's a curmudgeonly recluse who only enjoys the company of his chiropractor, Elizabeth. As Elizabeth's warmth starts to melt Arlen's cold heart, he comes to realize what love really means.
Who’s in it. The Answer Man stars Jeff Daniels as Arlen Faber, Lauren Graham as Elizabeth, Lou Taylor Pucci as Kris Lucas and Kat Dennings as Dahlia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Answer Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Answer Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Answer Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Answer Man (2009)?
- In US, The Answer Man is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Answer Man worth watching?
- The Answer Man holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Answer Man?
- The Answer Man stars Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci, Kat Dennings and Olivia Thirlby.
- When was The Answer Man released?
- The Answer Man was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.