The Amateurs

The Amateurs

R 2006 · 96 min · ★ 5.6 · Comedy

Sex sells in America and these guys know it. The Amateurs follows a small town band of loveable losers who hit upon an idea that can make their dreams and fantasies come true. Thinking they've found the road to riches and fame they decide to make the world's most innocent adult film. Everyman's fantasy turns into a hilarious misadventure when they find they're in way over their heads.

Directed by Michael Traeger · Written by Michael Traeger

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Jeff Bridges Andy Sargentee
Tim Blake Nelson Barney Macklehatton
Joe Pantoliano Some Idiot
Ted Danson Moose
William Fichtner Otis
Patrick Fugit Emmett
John Hawkes Moe
Brad William Henke Ron
Dawn Didawick Clara
Glenne Headly Helen Tatelbaum
Tom Bower Floyd
Jayne Taini Mrs. Morrelli

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