Failure to Launch (2006)
Movie 1h 37m ★ 5.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
Released in 2006, Failure to Launch is a comedy and romance movie. It is directed by Tom Dey. The cast includes Patton Oswalt, Bradley Cooper and Rob Corddry. The running time is 1h 37m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.8 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Tom DeyDirector
- Patton Oswaltas Techie Guy
- Bradley Cooperas Demo
- Rob Corddryas Gun Salesman
- Katheryn Winnickas Melissa
- Kathy Batesas Sue
- Sarah Jessica Parkeras Paula
- Stephen Tobolowskyas Bud
- Zooey Deschanelas Kit
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Questions about Failure to Launch
- What genre is Failure to Launch?
- Failure to Launch is categorised as Comedy, Romance.
- Who stars in Failure to Launch?
- Patton Oswalt, Bradley Cooper, Rob Corddry, Katheryn Winnick, Kathy Bates appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Failure to Launch?
- Tom Dey directed Failure to Launch.
- How long is Failure to Launch?
- Failure to Launch runs for 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- Is Failure to Launch worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Failure to Launch?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.


























