Failure to Launch (2006): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

Failure to Launch features Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zooey Deschanel, Justin Bartha, Bradley Cooper, Terry Bradshaw. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2006-03-10. Runtime: 97 minutes. TMDB score: 5.9/10 (1,880 votes). Genres: Romance, Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Failure to Launch?

Failure to Launch is listed as Romance, Comedy on TMDB.

How long is Failure to Launch?

Failure to Launch runs about 97 minutes.

Who stars in Failure to Launch?

Cast highlights include Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zooey Deschanel, Justin Bartha, Bradley Cooper, Terry Bradshaw.

Does Cinema Box stream Failure to Launch?

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