The Amateurs

Plot

Citizens of a small town, under the influence of a man in the midst of a mid-life crisis, come together to make an adult film.

Release Year: 2005

Rating: 6.2/10 (4,041 voted)

Critic's Score: 45/100

Director:
Michael Traeger

Stars: Jeff Bridges, Ted Danson, Joe Pantoliano

Storyline
Andy Sargentee is a decent guy and the town's favorite failure: an unemployable dreamer whose ex's husband's wealth intimidates Andy to such an extent he does little with his teen son. Andy's new idea is for Butterface Fields to be the first town to band together to make the first full-length feature amateur adult film. He recruits five regulars at Floyd's Bar to contribute $2000 each. They get the kid at the video store, whose camcorder is constantly on, to be the cinematographer. The pal they all call "Some Idiot" volunteers to be writer-director. Otis becomes producer. Now, can they find actors, and especially, women? Can a pornography project give Andy self-respect?

Cast:

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

(as Brad Henke)

Dawn Didawick
–

Clara

Glenne Headly
–

Helen Tatelbaum

Tom Bower
–

Floyd

Jayne Taini
–

Mrs. Morrelli

Lauren Graham
–

Peggy

Jeanne Tripplehorn
–

Thelma

Alex D. Linz
–

Billy

Taglines:
Rise to the Occasion

Release Date: 28 April 2006

Filming Locations: Arcadia, California, USA

Opening Weekend: $10,149
(USA)
(9 December 2007)
(3 Screens)

Gross: $15,090
(USA)
(16 December 2007)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Quotes:

V:
It's so good to see you.

Otis:
[responding to V rubbing him between the legs at the strip club]
'Bout time they got rid of shakin' hands.

V:
[still rubbing Otis between his legs]
Do you mind?

Otis:
Do I mind if you rub my dick? No. Saves me the trouble. I'm trying to think of the last time I was asked a question that stupid.

User Review

Saw it

Rating:


Saw the World Premiere and Santa Barbara Int'l FF last night.

A very funny film with an all star cast. Stars Jeff Bridges, Joe
Patalinano, Ted Danson, Tim Blake Nelson, Bill Fichtner, Pat Fugit
among others. Bridges plays a small time guy who has been unsuccessful
in life. Him and his low life buddies decide to make an amateur porn
film. Lots of big laughs. It is like State and Main meets Boogie
Nights. Bridges is always good and Ted Danson gives one of the funniest
supporting comedic performances I have ever seen. The end seemed a bit
thrown together, but very funny. I give it a "B+". Will be out later
this year