Failure to Launch

Failure to Launch

To leave the nest, some men just need a little push.

2006•1h 37m•5.8/10

RomanceComedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.8/10(2K)

At 35, Tripp has an interesting job, a hip car, a passion for sailing, an active dating life, and a great house - trouble is, he still lives with his parents, Al and Sue, who are not happy about it. Al and Sue are fascinated when friends whose adult son has recently moved away from home reveal they hired an expert to help. In desperation to push Tripp out of the nest once and for all, Al and Sue hatch a plan to hire Paula, an "interventionist," who has a formula in these cases.

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Production

Failure to Launch Productions, Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

Tripp

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Paula

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Kit

Justin Bartha

Justin Bartha

Ace

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper

Demo

Terry Bradshaw

Terry Bradshaw

Al

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Sue

Tyrel Jackson Williams

Tyrel Jackson Williams

Jeffrey

Katheryn Winnick

Katheryn Winnick

Melissa

Rob Corddry

Rob Corddry

Gun Salesman

Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt

Techie Guy

Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Tobolowsky

Bud

Kate McGregor-Stewart

Kate McGregor-Stewart

Bev

Adam Alexi-Malle

Adam Alexi-Malle

Mr. Axelrod

Gretchen Cleevely

Gretchen Cleevely

Veterinarian

Peter Jacobson

Peter Jacobson

Boatyard Couple

Jessica Stone

Jessica Stone

Boatyard Couple

Stewart Skelton

Stewart Skelton

BBQ Guest

Sarah Lilly

Sarah Lilly

BBQ Guest

E.L. James

BBQ Guest

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