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Failure to Launch
Failure to Launch
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  2. Failure to Launch

Failure to Launch

2006
1h 37m
Romance
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

2006

Runtime

1h 37m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

6
fuboTV
Paramount Plus Premium
Paramount Plus Essential
Paramount+ Amazon Channel
MGM Plus
Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel

Rent

6
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Spectrum On Demand

Buy

5
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Storyline

"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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 37m
Mar 10, 2006
Digital Release
Mar 10, 2006
Languages
English
Director
Tom Dey
Tom Dey
Production
Failure to Launch Productions
Failure to Launch Productions
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
Scott Rudin Productions
Scott Rudin Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

33 Cast Members

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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