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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.

Jeff Bridges
Andy

Lauren Graham
Peggy

Ted Danson
Moose

Tim Blake Nelson
Barney

Joe Pantoliano
Some Idiot

Patrick Fugit
Emmett

William Fichtner
Otis

John Hawkes
Moe

Glenne Headly
Helen

Jeanne Tripplehorn
Thelma
The Amateurs is a comedy film released in 2006. Directed by Michael Traeger, it stars Jeff Bridges, Lauren Graham, Ted Danson. 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.
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