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The Baxter
“A romantic comedy for anyone who's ever been dumped.”
6.0 / 10• 2005• 1h 31m•PG-13• English
ComedyRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Michael Showalter
Elliot Sherman
Lead
Elizabeth Banks
Caroline Swann
Michelle Williams
Cecil Mills
Justin Theroux
Bradley Lake
Zak Orth
Wendall Wimms
Michael Ian Black
Ed
Catherine Lloyd Burns
Stella
Peter Dinklage
Benson Hedges
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Showalter's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Baxter is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
