Facing eviction from his parent's home on his 30th birthday, a socially awkward guy meets the girl of his dreams and creates his own rules for growing up.
Acting
Matthew Lillard commits fully to chaotic man-baby energy.
Direction
Drake Doremus finds poetry in suburban stagnation.
Writing
Dialogue so awkward you'll hide behind your hands.
Director
Drake Doremus
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 2009 indie arrived right as the 'man-child comedy' peaked with Judd Apatow's dominance, but Doremus treats Herman's stasis with melancholy rather than celebration.
Shea Whigham's Stan is the film's secret conscience — his disgust mirrors what the audience should feel but rarely does.
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