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Wanderlust (2012)

โ€œLeave your baggage behindโ€

5.5/10 ยท 1,356 votes 1h 38m r ComedyRomance

#214 of 232 films from 2012 #2675 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by David Wain ยท Written by David Wain, Ken Marino

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Overview

Rattled by sudden unemployment, a Manhattan couple surveys alternative living options, ultimately deciding to experiment with living on a rural commune where free love rules.

Cast

Jennifer Anistonas Linda
Malin Akermanas Eva
Lauren Ambroseas Almond
Paul Ruddas George
Justin Therouxas Seth
Ken Marinoas Rick
Alan Aldaas Carvin
Joe Lo Truglioas Wayne
Kathryn Hahnas Karen
Kerri Kenneyas Kathy
Michaela Watkinsas Marisa
Jordan Peeleas Rodney
Patricia Frenchas Beverly
Jessica St. Clairas Deena Schuster

Facts

Release dateFebruary 23, 2012
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” about the same as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$24,200,000 (0.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt1655460

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Role ModelsRole Models2008 ยท โ˜… 6.5 ยท 1h 39m Wet Hot American SummerWet Hot American Summer2001 ยท โ˜… 6.2 ยท 1h 37m

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Questions

How long is Wanderlust?
Wanderlust runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Wanderlust worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.5/10 across 1,356 votes, which places it #214 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 8%) and #2675 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Wanderlust?
Wanderlust was directed by David Wain. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Role Models (2008), Wet Hot American Summer (2001).
Who stars in Wanderlust?
Jennifer Aniston as Linda; Malin Akerman as Eva; Lauren Ambrose as Almond; Paul Rudd as George; Justin Theroux as Seth; Ken Marino as Rick.
What is Wanderlust rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Wanderlust?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6239.

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