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Irrational Man

Irrational Man

2015•1h 35m•6.5/10
DramaComedy

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6.5/10(2K)

On a small town college campus, a philosophy professor in existential crisis gives his life new purpose when he enters into a relationship with his student.

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Production

Perdido Productions, Gravier Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix

Abe

Emma Stone

Emma Stone

Jill

Jamie Blackley

Jamie Blackley

Roy

Parker Posey

Parker Posey

Rita

Joe Stapleton

Joe Stapleton

Professor

Jack Haven

Jack Haven

Braylin Student

Ethan Phillips

Ethan Phillips

Jill's Father

Betsy Aidem

Betsy Aidem

Jill's Mother

Paula Plum

Paula Plum

College President

Allison Gallerani

Braylin Student

Katelyn Semer

Braylin Student

Leah Anderson

Student Giving Directions

Nancy Carroll

Professor

Nancy Giles

Nancy Giles

President's Assistant

Henry Stram

Henry Stram

Cocktail Party Guest

Geoff Schuppert

Geoff Schuppert

Cocktail Party Guest

Robert Petkoff

Paul

Alex Dunn

Student in Classroom

Ron Chez

Professor in Cafeteria

Tamara Hickey

Tamara Hickey

Professor in Cafeteria

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