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The Answer Man

Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: July 24, 2009

Summary: From first-time writer-director John Hindman, comes The Answer Man, a romantic comedy about love and the search for meaning. Arlen Faber is the reclusive and misanthropic author of "Me and God," a book that has redefined spirituality for an entire generation and has been translated into over 100 languages. On the eve of the 20th anniversary of his still wildly popular book, Arlen is still sought after as the man who has all the answers. Arlen find his world turned upside down when his life collides with Elizabeth, a single mother who might just be able to provide the salvation he needs. In addition, Arlen forms an unlikely friendship with Kris, a young man fresh out of rehab who is searching for meaning. Both Elizabeth and Kris are hopeful that Arlen has the answers, but the truth is, he hasn't got a clue. (Magnolia Pictures)

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Runtime:	95 min
Rating:	Rated R for language.
Production:	Messick Films
Genres:	Comedy, Romance
Country:	USA
Language:	English
Home Release Date:	Nov 3, 2009

Director	Credit
John Hindman	Director

Writer	Credit
John Hindman	Writer

Principal Cast	Credit
Jeff Daniels	Arlen Faber
Lauren Graham	Elizabeth
Lou Taylor Pucci	Kris Lucas

Cast	Credit
Annie Corley	Mrs. Gold
Greg Wood	Businessman #1
Kat Dennings	Dahlia
Max Antisell	Alex
Nora Dunn	Terry Fraser
Olivia Thirlby	Anne
Peter Patrikios	Ross
Richard Barlow	Paul
Richard G. Lyntton	Journalist
Sally Mercer	Customer
Thomas Roy	Riley Lucas
Tony Hale	Mailman

Producer	Credit
Daniel Crown	Executive Producer
Jana Edelbaum	Producer
Kevin J. Messick	Producer
Michael Lesser	Executive Producer
Rachel Cohen	Executive Producer
Rebecca Rivo	Line Producer
Stephen Hays	Executive Producer