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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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Cast · Directed by John Hindman

Jeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
Arlen Faber
Lauren Graham
Lauren Graham
Elizabeth
Lou Taylor Pucci
Lou Taylor Pucci
Kris Lucas
Kat Dennings
Kat Dennings
Dahlia
Olivia Thirlby
Olivia Thirlby
Anne
Morgan Turner
Morgan Turner
Singing Daughter
Nora Dunn
Nora Dunn
Terry Fraser
Tony Hale
Tony Hale
Mailman
Annie Corley
Annie Corley
Mrs. Gold
Max Antisell
Max Antisell
Alex
Thomas Roy
Thomas Roy
Riley Lucas
Peter Patrikios
Peter Patrikios
Ross

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Which OTT platform streams The Answer Man?

The Answer Man is streaming on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Yes — The Answer Man is available on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

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