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  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 44 m
  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 44 m

Summary Ray Bradstone is "the best wheel man in the business" – the bank robbery business, that is. Just out of prison, he is determined to go straight and be the best parent he can be to his daughter, Sally, and make amends with his ex-wife, Lynne. After trying everything he can to re-connect with his family to no avail, and struggling in vain...

Directed By: Stephen Herek

Written By: S.J. Roth

  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 44 m
  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 44 m

The Chaperone

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
33
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 8 User Ratings
6.5
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Summary Ray Bradstone is "the best wheel man in the business" – the bank robbery business, that is. Just out of prison, he is determined to go straight and be the best parent he can be to his daughter, Sally, and make amends with his ex-wife, Lynne. After trying everything he can to re-connect with his family to no avail, and struggling in vain...

Directed By: Stephen Herek

Written By: S.J. Roth

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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9% Positive
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55% Mixed
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36% Negative
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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9% Positive
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55% Mixed
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63
Feb 15, 2011
Think Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Kindergarten Cop," but better.
By Rex Reed FULL REVIEW
50
Feb 17, 2011
A lightweight comedy aimed, presumably, at tweeners and fans of World Wrestling Entertainment.
By Neil Genzlinger FULL REVIEW
50
Feb 15, 2011
You get a bargain two high-concepts for the price of one in this amiably lame offering from Stephen Herek, who, once upon a time, cooked up an excellent Adventure for Bill and Ted, then veered off into inspirational goo with "Mr. Holland's Opus."
By Ella Taylor FULL REVIEW
40
Feb 18, 2011
Levesque, soon to be seen in an action movie, "Inside Out," that is probably more suited to his talents, is a reasonably engaging and likeable screen presence.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
38
Feb 18, 2011
The Chaperone squanders nice locations and an expert comic performance by Yeardley Smith (the voice of Lisa Simpson) as the teacher trying to supervise the trip.
By Lou Lumenick FULL REVIEW
25
Feb 16, 2011
None of the current generation of wrestler-actors seem to have the charisma or comic gifts of a Hulk Hogan or Dwayne Johnson.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
16
Feb 17, 2011
The Chaperone is being marketed as a comedy, though no one seems to have told anyone involved.
By Nathan Rabin FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Blue Eyes Entertainment, Snowfall Films, WWE Studios, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
Release Date Feb 18, 2011
Duration 1 h 44 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline Her dad did time... now he wants quality time
Website http://www.thechaperonemovie.com/
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Awards

Young Artist Awards
• 1 Nomination

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