The 40 Year Old Virgin

Name: The 40 Year Old Virgin
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: August 19, 2005
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 73
Cast: Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell

2005

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: August 19, 2005 | Unrated

Starring: Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell

Summary: A comedic take on a sweet-natured but middle-aged virgin who, through the well-meaning but misguided efforts of his co-workers, begins an unforgettable educational journey toward the goal of finally 'doing it.' (Universal)

Director: Judd Apatow

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance

Rating: Unrated

Runtime: 116 min

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Owen Gleiberman

Buoyantly clever and amusing. Read full review

Chris Kaltenbach

Probably the most sweet-spirited sex comedy ever made. It's pretty funny, too. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Rude, raunchy, uproarious, yet with elements that are surprisingly sweet. Read full review

Peter Hartlaub

A love story that gets the single male culture down so honestly and unapologetically that it can't help but push the boundaries of political correctness. Read full review

Carrie Rickey

Apatow's film succeeds in having its virginity and losing it, too. Like "Wedding Crashers," it purges its cynicism with romanticism. Read full review

Kimberley Jones

Isn't quite a home run: The visually flat film leans on a pop culture crutch that probably won't age very well, and the finale – while terrifically funny – feels piped in from another, far sillier movie. Read full review

William Arnold

Judd Apatow brings no cleverness or wit to his one-joke situation, and he can't give it the kernel of credibility that even a low comedy needs to sustain itself for a feature length. Read full review

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Rev.Rikard

Oct 8, 2005

The funniest movie in two years! Steve Carell is the new Steve Martin. He can just stand in place and cause one to chuckle. Though the male friends in this movie appear as adult adolescents, there is enough truth in their characters to reveal the sorry socialization process through which The funniest movie in two years! Steve Carell is the new Steve Martin. He can just stand in place and cause one to chuckle. Though the male friends in this movie appear as adult adolescents, there is enough truth in their characters to reveal the sorry socialization process through which American men must pass. Sex is the most important issue in our lives because many, if not most of us were raised to believe this falllacy. As an American male I easily identified with Carell's character, If we were all gut-level honest we would admit that we desire genuine love more than anything. However, his male friends/counselors allow us to see the ridiculous perceptiions that would make being a forty year old virgin the most dispicable state in which a man can find himself. My spouse laughed as heartily as myself because she recognized that very truth pulsating from these exaggerated characters. This film is more than a comedy about a man finally trying "to get some." It is a disarming film that allows American males to laugh at our sad condition.… Expand

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Emily

Sep 10, 2005

absolutely hilarious, i could see it over and over again and still laugh at Steve Carell's uncomfortable charisma.

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Benkoko11

Feb 23, 2017

Hollywood's comedic stars align for a shamelessly outrageous, suprisingly touching, and infinitely rewatchable rom-com that I can say with confidence is one of the funniest movies ever made.

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JPX

Dec 18, 2005

People who said they walked out because it was too ofensive and inconsiderate, see the end because everybody has a heart even when it doesn't seem like it in the beginning. This movie was hilarious. I've been a big Judd Apatow fan ever since The Ben Stiller Show and he didn't People who said they walked out because it was too ofensive and inconsiderate, see the end because everybody has a heart even when it doesn't seem like it in the beginning. This movie was hilarious. I've been a big Judd Apatow fan ever since The Ben Stiller Show and he didn't let me down at all. I had laughed harder in this than I had in most movies this year. It also had a great heart to it which a lot of gross out comedies miss. That makes this movie so unique. The only reason I'm giving this movie an 8 is because there were some slow moments.… Expand

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GrantD243

Aug 30, 2019

The 40 Year Old Virgin is a pretty average comedy, but the story is unique enough to make it an enjoyable watch on a lazy afternoon.

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RonL.

Jan 30, 2006

Worth a rental on a Saturday afternoon. Good fun. Not as good as Something About Mary or The Wedding Singer but in that vien - except cruder.

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LenB.

Dec 16, 2005

What a disgusting movie! If this is what our young adults enjoy and think is funny, our country is in more trouble than I thought.

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