Failure to Launch
"To leave the nest, some men just need a little push."
Originally released in 2006. Failure to Launch is a romance/comedy film. directed by Tom Dey.
Starring Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Zooey Deschanel
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 10, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (1,737 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$130.2M
2.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $130,224,158
Production Companies
- Failure to Launch Productions
- Paramount Pictures
- Scott Rudin Productions
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...
Who directed Failure to Launch?
Failure to Launch was directed by Tom Dey.
How long is Failure to Launch?
Failure to Launch has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Failure to Launch released?
Failure to Launch was released on March 10, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Failure to Launch?
The main cast of Failure to Launch includes Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zooey Deschanel, Justin Bartha, Bradley Cooper.
Is Failure to Launch worth watching?
Failure to Launch has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 1,737 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.