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Saving Silverman (2001)

โ€œThey swore nothing would come between them. Then she came along.โ€

5.8/10 ยท 654 votes 1h 30m pg-13 ComedyRomanceCrime

#133 of 148 films from 2001 #2484 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Dennis Dugan ยท Written by Hank Nelken, Greg DePaul

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Overview

A pair of buddies conspire to save their best friend from marrying the wrong woman, a cold-hearted beauty who snatches him from them and breaks up their Neil Diamond cover band.

Cast

Steve Zahnas Wayne Lefessier
Jack Blackas J.D. McNugent
Jason Biggsas Darren Silverman
Amanda Peetas Judith Fessbeggler
Amanda Detmeras Sandy
R. Lee Ermeyas Coach
Neil Diamondas Self
Kyle Gassas Bar Dude
Andrew McIlroyas Waiter
Norman Armouras Minister
Colin Fooas Old Man
Christopher Loganas Vageet
Esme Lambertas Raccoon Woman
Max Fomitchevas Mime

Facts

Release dateFebruary 9, 2001
Runtime90 min (1h 30m) โ€” shorter as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$22,000,000
Box office$19,351,569 (0.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0239948

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Questions

How long is Saving Silverman?
Saving Silverman runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Is Saving Silverman worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.8/10 across 654 votes, which places it #133 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 11%) and #2484 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Saving Silverman?
Saving Silverman was directed by Dennis Dugan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Happy Gilmore (1996), Just Go with It (2011), Big Daddy (1999).
Who stars in Saving Silverman?
Steve Zahn as Wayne Lefessier; Jack Black as J.D. McNugent; Jason Biggs as Darren Silverman; Amanda Peet as Judith Fessbeggler; Amanda Detmer as Sandy; R. Lee Ermey as Coach.
What is Saving Silverman rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Saving Silverman?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11935.

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