4.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Failure to Launch (2006)
Failure to Launch (2006)
Overview
At 35, Tripp has an interesting job, a hip car, a passion for sailing, an active dating life, and a great house - trouble is, he still lives with his parents, Al and Sue, who are not happy about it. Al and Sue are fascinated when friends whose adult son has recently moved away from home reveal they hired an expert to help. In desperation to push Tripp out of the nest once and for all, Al and Sue hatch a plan to hire Paula, an "interventionist," who has a formula in these cases.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
4.6
Overview
At 35, Tripp has an interesting job, a hip car, a passion for sailing, an active dating life, and a great house - trouble is, he still lives with his parents, Al and Sue, who are not happy about it. Al and Sue are fascinated when friends whose adult son has recently moved away from home reveal they hired an expert to help. In desperation to push Tripp out of the nest once and for all, Al and Sue hatch a plan to hire Paula, an "interventionist," who has a formula in these cases.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around an individual's personal growth and journey to embrace adult responsibilities and commitment, which are largely apolitical themes focused on conventional societal expectations rather than explicit political ideologies.
The movie features a predominantly white and mainstream cast without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative does not critique traditional identities and lacks explicit DEI themes, focusing instead on a romantic comedy premise.
Secondary
The film "Failure to Launch" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on heterosexual romantic relationships and family dynamics, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within its storyline.
The film "Failure to Launch" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on a romantic comedy plot concerning an adult man's struggle to move out of his parents' home and his relationship with an interventionist.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Failure to Launch is an original film from 2006, not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. Its characters were created for this movie, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record for their gender to be established against. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
Failure to Launch is an original film from 2006, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Therefore, its characters were not established as any particular race prior to this film, and no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
5.8
Critic Ratings
2.3
4.7
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