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The Answer Man

6.220091h 35mRMovieComedyRomance

Twenty years ago, Arlen Faber wrote a book about spirituality that became wildly popular. These days, he's a curmudgeonly recluse who only enjoys the company of his chiropractor, Elizabeth. As Elizabeth's warmth starts to melt Arlen's cold heart, he comes to realize what love really means.

DirectorJohn Hindman
WriterJohn Hindman
ProducersJana Edelbaum·Kevin J. Messick

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Hindman

JDJeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
Arlen Faber
LGLauren Graham
Lauren Graham
Elizabeth
LPLou Taylor Pucci
Lou Taylor Pucci
Kris Lucas
OTOlivia Thirlby
Olivia Thirlby
Anne
KDKat Dennings
Kat Dennings
Dahlia
NDNora Dunn
Nora Dunn
Terry Fraser
THTony Hale
Tony Hale
Mailman
ACAnnie Corley
Annie Corley
Mrs. Gold
MA
Max Antisell
Alex
TR
Thomas Roy
Mr. Lucas
PPPeter Patrikios
Peter Patrikios
Ross
GWGreg Wood
Greg Wood
Businessman #1

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The Answer Man — streaming FAQ

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The Answer Man isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV. It's not on Netflix.

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The Answer Man isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.