Larry Crowne

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Larry Crowne

PG-13

2011

1h 38m

Romance

Comedy

Drama

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Once well-respected at his company, Larry Crowne finds himself on the unemployment line after a wave of corporate downsizing. Drowning in debt and unsure of what to do with his life, Larry enrolls in college, where he becomes part of a community of misfits who are all trying to carve out a better future. The possibility of romance enters the picture when Larry meets Mercedes Tainot, an instructor who has lost her passion for both teaching and her marriage.

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Critics Consensus

Despite the relaxed, easy chemistry of stars Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, Larry Crowne is surprisingly bland and conventional.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

08/31/2018

Tom Hanks directs himself in this, and also wrote the original script, so if you ever thought you can't have too much Hanks here is something else to blow your mind: you so, so can.

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Leah Rozen

TheWrap

10/07/2011

An exceedingly minor entry on already impressive resums.

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Anthony Lane

The New Yorker

07/18/2011

To pluck romantic comedy from the jaws of a social crisis is a laudable project, worthy of Preston Sturges, and it's a pity that this featherlight drama-written by Tom Hanks and Nia Vardalos, and directed by Hanks himself-should falter in its task.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

07/20/2025

4/5

The film delivers the right charming notes at the right kind of dramatic time.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

03/11/2023

2.5/4

After appearing together in Charlie Wilson’s War, Hanks and Roberts reunite and display plenty of chemistry in this rather plain, unpretentious, but somewhat uninvolving romantic comedy.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

09/13/2020

3.0/4.0

This movie may not change your life, but if you give yourself to it you'll leave the theater with a smile on your face.

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Eames A.

@EamesAgu Jun 24

A film about an everyday man who approaches life with dignity as circumstances turn for the worse is a challenge and Hanks does a good job here. Underrated, charming, and full of future stars.

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Rob A

@RT76386004 Jun 24

A light, breezy watch - and (spoiler alert) downtrodden Tom Hanks surprisingly gets the girl! Fun appearances here by George Takei (Sulu from Star Trek,) Cedric the Entertainer and a young Rami Malek.

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Martin B

@RT44235356 Jun 16

We could use more movies like this one especially now. It's certainly not cinematic excellence but Hanks delivers a likeable underdog overcoming life's setbacks, Julia Roberts equally as good as the unmotivated educator dealing with her own challenges. No it's not believable in places sporting characters with ultra big personalities and every character ending up successful but if you can just go with it you'll end up feeling good in the end.

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Ann S

@RT39269662 Dec 25

Tom Hanks is awful. This movie is truly bland and not worth your time. It was so bad, I had to turn it off.

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Mary S

@RT31692299 Dec 20

Both stars seemed uncomfortable with their roles. Pacing was awkward and dialogue unlikely. A complete screwup.

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James L

@RT61541635 Nov 27

Won't stress your mind but rather sooth it. Even older guys have a chance particularly if they open themselves to new experiences. Julia Roberts can smile a scene into submission. Agree that is somewhat predictable but found it very enjoyable none-the-less!

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Synopsis

Once well-respected at his company, Larry Crowne finds himself on the unemployment line after a wave of corporate downsizing. Drowning in debt and unsure of what to do with his life, Larry enrolls in college, where he becomes part of a community of misfits who are all trying to carve out a better future. The possibility of romance enters the picture when Larry meets Mercedes Tainot, an instructor who has lost her passion for both teaching and her marriage.

Director: Tom Hanks
Producer: Gary Goetzman
Screenwriter: Nia Vardalos
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Vendome Pictures, Playtone Productions, Universal Pictures, StudioCanal
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual Content|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 1, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $35.6M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby SRD, DTS