Failure to Launch (2006)
To leave the nest, some men just need a little push.
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.
Cast
- Matthew McConaughey - Tripp
- Sarah Jessica Parker - Paula
- Zooey Deschanel - Kit
- Justin Bartha - Ace
- Bradley Cooper - Demo
- Terry Bradshaw - Al
- Kathy Bates - Sue
- Tyrel Jackson Williams - Jeffrey
- Katheryn Winnick - Melissa
- Rob Corddry - Gun Salesman
Screenplay
Themes
Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Fun Romantic Stories, Online Dating Misadventures, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating
Keywords
sailboat, sports car, parent child relationship, extreme sports, sailing, romcom, young boy, dating, intervention, lying, expert, pretend relationship, hanging out, secret, best friends
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Failure to Launch about?
- 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.
- Who directed Failure to Launch?
- Failure to Launch was directed by Tom Dey.
- Who stars in Failure to Launch?
- Failure to Launch stars Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zooey Deschanel, Justin Bartha, Bradley Cooper, Terry Bradshaw.
- How long is Failure to Launch?
- Failure to Launch has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Failure to Launch?
- Failure to Launch is a Romance, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Failure to Launch?
- Failure to Launch had a budget of $50M.
- How much did Failure to Launch gross?
- Failure to Launch grossed $130M worldwide.
- Where was Failure to Launch produced?
- Failure to Launch was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Failure to Launch?
- The themes of Failure to Launch include: Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Fun Romantic Stories, Online Dating Misadventures, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating.