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The Answer Man

"He wrote the book on life's big questions. But the truth is he hasn't got a clue."

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.

Top Cast

  • 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

Overview

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.

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6.3 / 10
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