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Mar 9, 2006 · "Failure to Launch" is about a 35-year-old man named Trip ( Matthew McConaughey ), who still lives at home with his parents. They dream of being empty-nesters, and hire a woman named Paula ( Sarah Jessica Parker ), who is a specialist at getting grown men to move out of their parents' homes.
Mar 10, 2006 · Tim Grierson Screen International Verging on the preposterous, director Tom Dey's Failure To Launch relies on attractive stars to overcome its lackluster execution.
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- Romance, Comedy
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Mar 10, 2006 · Failure to Launch: Directed by Tom Dey. With Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zooey Deschanel, Justin Bartha. A thirty-something is still living with his parents until they hire an interventionist to help him graduate out of the house.
FAILURE TO LAUNCH centers around Tripp (Matthew McConaughey), who thinks he has it all -- a Porsche, a job selling yachts, infinitely patient parents, his childhood bedroom, and a decided lack of commitment. Whenever a girlfriend gets too serious, the 35-year-old pretty boy reveals that he still lives with his parents.
Failure to Launch Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) A strange idea for a romantic comedy results in quite a strange...
Mar 10, 2006 · Directed By: Tom Dey. Written By: Tom J. Astle, Matt Ember. Failure to Launch. Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 31 Critic Reviews. 47. User Score Mixed or Average Based on 42 User Ratings. 5.3. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Where to Watch. Prime Video ($3.59) All Watch Options. View All. Matthew McConaughey. Tripp.
The film received negative reviews from critics. As of June 2020, the film holds a 23% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 152 reviews with an average rating of 4.6/10.
