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The Baxter (2005)

A romantic comedy for anyone who's ever been dumped.

Genre : Comedy, Romance

Runtime : 1H 31M

Director : Michael Showalter

Synopsis

A man with a "doormat" personality tries standing up for himself for a change in this comedy. Mild mannered tax accountant Elliot Sherman is what he calls a "Baxter": the kind of calm, unexciting fellow who "wears sock garters" and "enjoys raking leaves." Loved by bosses and parents, Elliot is a perfectly nice guy. And that's his problem.

Actors

Michael Showalter
Michael Showalter
Elliot Sherman
Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks
Caroline Swann
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams
Cecil Mills
Justin Theroux
Justin Theroux
Bradley Lake
Zak Orth
Zak Orth
Wendall Wimms
Michael Ian Black
Michael Ian Black
Ed
Catherine Lloyd Burns
Catherine Lloyd Burns
Stella
Joe Lo Truglio
Joe Lo Truglio
Bar Baxter #2
Paul Rudd
Paul Rudd
Dan Abbott
Peter Dinklage
Peter Dinklage
Benson Hedges
David Wain
David Wain
Louis Lewis
Sarah Drew
Sarah Drew
Serena
Ken Marino
Ken Marino
Jack Mechanic
Jack McBrayer
Jack McBrayer
Elliot's Friend

Crews

Holly Becker
Holly Becker
Executive Producer
Caroline Kaplan
Caroline Kaplan
Executive Producer
Galt Niederhoffer
Galt Niederhoffer
Producer
Michael Showalter
Michael Showalter
Director
Michael Showalter
Michael Showalter
Writer
Jacob Craycroft
Jacob Craycroft
Editor
Sarah Flack
Sarah Flack
Editor
Tim Orr
Tim Orr
Cinematography
Theodore Shapiro
Theodore Shapiro
Music
Craig Wedren
Craig Wedren
Music

Trailers and other movies

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