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The Amateurs

The Amateurs

20065.61h 36mR

Overview

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
Produced by Aaron Ryder
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Top Cast

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Andy

Lauren Graham

Lauren Graham

Peggy

Ted Danson

Ted Danson

Moose

Tim Blake Nelson

Tim Blake Nelson

Barney

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Some Idiot

Patrick Fugit

Patrick Fugit

Emmett

William Fichtner

William Fichtner

Otis

John Hawkes

John Hawkes

Moe

Glenne Headly

Glenne Headly

Helen

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Thelma

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About The Amateurs

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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