Failure to Launch (2006)
A charming man's parents hire a professional to finally get him out of their house.
At 35, Tripp has an interesting job, a hip car, a passion for sailing, an active dating life, and a great house - trouble is, he still lives with his parents, Al and Sue, who are not happy about it. Al and Sue are fascinated when friends whose adult son has recently moved away from home reveal they hired an expert to help. In desperation to push Tripp out of the nest once and for all, Al and Sue hatch a plan to hire Paula, an "interventionist," who has a formula in these cases.
How intense is Failure to Launch?
Failure to Launch has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad. Rated PG-13.
What Failure to Launch feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalromanticfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watch
Where to stream Failure to Launch
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Is Failure to Launch scary?
No. Failure to Launch is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Failure to Launch gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Failure to Launch sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Failure to Launch OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Failure to Launch?
Failure to Launch runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream Failure to Launch?
Failure to Launch is streaming on Paramount+, MGM+, Kanopy and Tubi.
Does Failure to Launch have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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