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Summary Tripp (McConaughey) has never been able to leave the nest. He's always had some reason or other, but now, his desperate parents (Bradshaw, Bates) have had enough. They hire the gorgeous and talented girl of his dreams (Parker) to get him to move out of the house. (Paramount Pictures)

Failure to Launch
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 31 Critic Reviews
47
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 41 User Ratings
5.2
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Summary Tripp (McConaughey) has never been able to leave the nest. He's always had some reason or other, but now, his desperate parents (Bradshaw, Bates) have had enough. They hire the gorgeous and talented girl of his dreams (Parker) to get him to move out of the house. (Paramount Pictures)

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 31 Critic Reviews
47
23% Positive
7 Reviews
52% Mixed
16 Reviews
26% Negative
8 Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 31 Critic Reviews
47
23% Positive
7 Reviews
52% Mixed
16 Reviews
26% Negative
8 Reviews

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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 41 User Ratings
5.2
20% Positive
8 Ratings
61% Mixed
25 Ratings
20% Negative
8 Ratings

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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 41 User Ratings
5.2
20% Positive
8 Ratings
61% Mixed
25 Ratings
20% Negative
8 Ratings

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Production Company Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions, Aversano Films, Failure to Launch Productions
Release Date Mar 10, 2006
Duration 1 h 37 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline To leave the nest, some men just need a little push.
Teen Choice Awards
2 Nominations
Kids' Choice Awards, USA
1 Nomination
People's Choice Awards, USA
1 Nomination