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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014)

โ€œOne day can change everything.โ€

6.2/10 ยท 1,451 votes 1h 21m pg ComedyFamily

#214 of 309 films from 2014 #2074 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Miguel Arteta ยท Written by Rob Lieber

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Overview

Alexander's day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. Though he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him, his mom, dad, brother, and sister all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.

Cast

Steve Carellas Ben Cooper
Jennifer Garneras Kelly Cooper
Ed Oxenbouldas Alexander Cooper
Dylan Minnetteas Anthony Cooper
Kerris Dorseyas Emily Cooper
Elise Vargasas Baby Trevor
Zoey Vargasas Baby Trevor
Sidney Fullmeras Becky Gibson
Bella Thorneas Celia
Megan Mullallyas Nina
Mekai Curtisas Paul Dumphy
Lincoln Melcheras Philip Parker
Reese Hartwigas Elliot Gibson
Martha Hackettas Mrs. Gibson

Facts

Release dateOctober 8, 2014
Runtime81 min (1h 21m) โ€” shorter as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$28,000,000
Box office$100,654,149 (3.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt1698641

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Questions

How long is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day runs 81 minutes (1h 21m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 1,451 votes, which places it #214 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 31%) and #2074 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day was directed by Miguel Arteta. Other well-rated titles by the same director: YES DAY (2021), Like a Boss (2020), The Good Girl (2002).
Who stars in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?
Steve Carell as Ben Cooper; Jennifer Garner as Kelly Cooper; Ed Oxenbould as Alexander Cooper; Dylan Minnette as Anthony Cooper; Kerris Dorsey as Emily Cooper; Elise Vargas as Baby Trevor.
What is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/43291.

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