Brian in Mesa

The Amateurs


Release Date: December 7, 2007 (LA, Dallas; limited: Dec. 14)
Studio: First Look Studios
Director: Michael Traeger
Screenwriter: Michael Traeger
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: R (for sexual content and language)
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Starring: Jeff Bridges, Ted Danson, Lauren Graham, Joe Pantoliano, Jeanne Tripplehorn, William Fichtner, Patrick Fugit, Tim Blake Nelson, Isaiah Washington, Glenne Headly, Judy Greer, Steven Weber, Eileen Brennan, Brad Garrett

Plot Summary: Down-and-out divorcee Andy Sargentee (Jeff Bridges), with the help of his five motley friends, brainstorms a genius idea to make their dreams come true. They are going to rally their small town to produce an amateur adult film! They think they've found the road to fame and fortune, but their fantasy quickly turns into a hilarious misadventure as they encounter more than a few bumps in the road. Their good natured attempts lead to the creation of the most un-adult, adult film ever. See how "The Amateurs" bring an entire small town together, in the biggest comedic disaster turned boffo box office success.