I Love You, Man (2009)
82%RT Audience Score: 74%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 8 nominations
I Love You, Man makes the most of its simple premise due to the heartfelt and hilarious performances of Paul Rudd and Jason Segel
I Love You, Man is the perfect movie for anyone who loves a good laugh and a heartwarming story about friendship. Sure, it may not be breaking any new ground, but who cares when you’re having this much fun? Paul Rudd and Jason Segel are a dynamic duo, and their chemistry is off the charts. Plus, Rashida Jones is a total scene-stealer. Whether you’re a guy or a gal, you’ll find something to love in this feel-good flick. So grab some popcorn, kick back, and get ready to laugh your butt off.
Production Company(ies)
O2 Filmes, Video Filmes, Globo Filmes,
Distributor
DreamWorks SKG, Paramount Pictures
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
1 Electra Court, Los Angeles, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for pervasive language, including crude and sexual references
Year of Release
2009
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby SR SDDS Dolby Digital DTS
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 45m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 20, 2009 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 11, 2009
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
starring Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Jaime Pressly, Andy Samberg, J.K Simmons, Jane Curtin, Jon Favreau, Thomas Lennon, directed by John Hamburg, written by John Hamburg, Larry Levin, comedy, R rating, box office gross $71.3M, reviewed by Paul Brunick, Paul Byrnes, Jake Wilson, Nick Schager, Edward Porter, Wendy Ide, Mike Massie, Richard Propes, Mattie Lucas, Leigh Paatsch, Laura Hiros, Dan DiNicola, bromance, male bonding, wedding, best man, man-dates, fiancee, homophobia, Apatow-style humor, raunchy, empathy, sensitivity, stereotypes, missed signals, romantic mistakes, Hollywood comedy, underwritten role, slice of life, low key, lewd, bench strength, fresh, heartfelt, hilarious performances
Worldwide gross: $91,980,359
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $127,127,040
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 908
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 13,863,363
US/Canada gross: $71,440,011
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $98,738,005
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 761
US/Canada opening weekend: $17,810,270
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $24,615,765
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 551
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $40,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $55,284,429
Production budget ranking: 725
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $29,770,665
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $42,071,947
ROI to date (est.): 49%
ROI ranking: 1,156
Jason Segel – Sydney Fife
Rashida Jones – Zooey
Jaime Pressly – Denise
Andy Samberg – Robbie Klaven
J.K. Simmons – Oz
Director – John Hamburg
Producers – Donald De Line, John Hamburg
Writers – John Hamburg, Larry Levin
Director(s)
John Hamburg
Writer(s)
John Hamburg, Larry Levin
Producer(s)
Donald De Line, John Hamburg
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 8 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (207) | Top Critics (61) | Fresh (171) | Rotten (36)
[T]his unpretentious crowd-pleaser is still punchy enough to send packed theaters reeling in riotous laughter.
October 20, 2014
Paul Brunick
Film Comment Magazine
TOP CRITIC
[Segel’s] performance here is loose and confident and very attractive. His star is rising.
June 12, 2009 | Rating: 3.5/5
Paul Byrnes
Sydney Morning Herald
TOP CRITIC
Rudd … is perfectly cast — no actor this side of Hugh Grant is more comfortable getting flustered.
June 12, 2009 | Rating: 3/5
Jake Wilson
The Age (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
Ends up feeling like a tossed-off Judd Apatow photocopy.
June 8, 2009 | Rating: C+
Nick Schager
Lessons of Darkness
TOP CRITIC
In the coarse but compassionate style patented by Judd Apatow, the film is funny about the uncertain etiquette of incipient male friendships, but it drags a bit.
April 24, 2009 | Rating: 3/5
Edward Porter
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Ultimately, I Love You, Man doesn’t take us anywhere we haven’t been before, but there is no shortage of laughs for those who decide to come along for the ride.
April 17, 2009 | Rating: 3/5
Wendy Ide
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The plot offers virtually no surprises, and its formulaic approach to a fairly unique perspective on the awkward humor of male bonding doesn’t help the film’s impact.
November 28, 2020 | Rating: 5/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
A feel-good flick that both men and women will enjoy.
September 11, 2020 | Rating: 3.0/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
Does nothing more than bank on its audiences’ inherent homophobia.
June 6, 2019 | Rating: 1.5/4
Mattie Lucas
The Dispatch (Lexington, NC)
Though the jokes can be hit-or-miss, the film does blunder along in a genial enough fashion, largely thanks to co-star Jason Segel.
July 5, 2018 | Rating: 2.5/5
Leigh Paatsch
Herald Sun (Australia)
A fun comedy for adults. [Full review in Spanish]
March 20, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Laura Hiros
Rincón de cine
For our era, Rudd is a perfect everyman. I enjoyed Segel’s antics, but liked Rashida Jones even more. A few leading roles and she would be the Doris Day of a new age.
February 3, 2018
Dan DiNicola
The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)…
Plot
Peter Klaven’s world revolves around his real estate work and Zooey, his soon-to-be fiancée. After he pops the question, she calls her best friends and they go into wedding planning mode. Peter has no male friends and that poses problems: will he turn out to be a clingy guy, and who will be his best man? Zooey, her friends, and Peter’s brother Robbie offer help that results in awkward moments. Then, at an open house Peter’s hosting, he meets Sydney, an amiable, low-key guy. They trade business cards, and Peter calls him to meet for drinks. A friendship develops that’s great at first but then threatens Peter’s engagement and career. Can guys be friends and couples be in love?
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features a star-studded cast including Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Jaime Pressly, Andy Samberg, and J.K. Simmons.
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