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Mr. Woodcock (2007)

โ€œLetting go of your past is hard... Especially when it's dating your mom.โ€

5.1/10 ยท 502 votes 1h 27m pg-13 ComedyRomance

#205 of 208 films from 2007 #2807 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Craig Gillespie ยท Written by Michael Carnes, Josh Gilbert, Joshua Sternin, Jennifer Ventimilia

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Overview

Taken aback by his mother's wedding announcement, a young man returns home in an effort to stop her from marrying his old high school gym teacher, a man who made high school hell for generations of students.

Cast

Billy Bob Thorntonas Jasper Woodcock
Seann William Scottas John Farley
Susan Sarandonas Beverly Farley
Amy Poehleras Maggie
Ethan Supleeas Nedderman
Melissa Sagemilleras Tracy
Melissa Leoas Sally Jansen
Jacob Davichas Nedderman's Brother
Tyra Banksas Self
Jack Walshas Palumbo
Alec Georgeas Young Nedderman
Allisyn Snyderas Scout Girl
M.C. Gaineyas Hal - Barber #1
Brent Briscoeas Barber #2

Facts

Release dateSeptember 14, 2007
Runtime87 min (1h 27m) โ€” shorter as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$22,000,000
Box office$33,700,000 (1.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0419984

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Questions

How long is Mr. Woodcock?
Mr. Woodcock runs 87 minutes (1h 27m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Mr. Woodcock worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.1/10 across 502 votes, which places it #205 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 2%) and #2807 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Mr. Woodcock?
Mr. Woodcock was directed by Craig Gillespie. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Cruella (2021), I, Tonya (2017), Lars and the Real Girl (2007).
Who stars in Mr. Woodcock?
Billy Bob Thornton as Jasper Woodcock; Seann William Scott as John Farley; Susan Sarandon as Beverly Farley; Amy Poehler as Maggie; Ethan Suplee as Nedderman; Melissa Sagemiller as Tracy.
What is Mr. Woodcock rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mr. Woodcock?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2229.

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