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Jeff, Who Lives at Home

Jeff, Who Lives at Home

2011
Comedy, Drama
1h 23m
When he leaves his house on a banal errand for his mother, Jeff discovers that the universe might be sending him messages about his destiny. (tiff.net)

Directed by:

Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass

Screenwriter:

Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass

Starring:

Judy Greer, Susan Sarandon, Jason Segel, Rae Dawn Chong, Katie Aselton, Ed Helms, Steve Zissis, Jennifer Lafleur

Genres:

Comedy, Drama

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Jeff, Who Lives at Home

2011
Comedy, Drama
1h 23m
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walkaboutwalkabout
Rated 13 Jul 2012
70
69th
A small (in terms of budget too) existentialist film, which I enjoyed quite a lot. It's not the most original or creative movie, but it has a heart.
Rated 13 Jul 2012
ytadelYtadel
Rated 21 Apr 2012
7
84th
Enormously enjoyable from its first scene to its last. One of the best films of 2012 so far. Tons of huge laughs, and great performances from the whole cast. It's a shame Jason Segel spends most of his time stuck on a CBS laugh track sitcom; he's a no bullshit talent.
Rated 21 Apr 2012
doughbarondoughbaron
Rated 09 Oct 2012
73
57th
While I do not buy into the conceit of this movie, just as I don't in Signs, the emotional highs and lows of this film strike a very real chord with me. I would compare my reaction to people who love cheesy romantic comedies. I recognize its deep flaws, but I love the hell out of it anyway
Rated 09 Oct 2012
maakalmaakal
Rated 11 Jul 2012
76
57th
See, now was it so hard to make an original, heartwarming comedy with characters and a plot that we care about? I don't understand why there aren't a hundred films like this released every year.
Rated 11 Jul 2012
oldgoatoldgoat
Rated 29 Jun 2012
46
14th
I really wanted to like this. But it's just a terrible i heart huckabees.
Rated 29 Jun 2012
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 23 Jun 2012
67
57th
As with the other Duplass movies it is not a gut buster. However it does try harder than the average comedy. Segel and Helms both are entertaining. Not sure the weird Surandon story was necessary.
Rated 23 Jun 2012
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 09 Jun 2012
6
55th
Jason Segel needs to shower - the movie
Rated 09 Jun 2012
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 19 May 2012
80
74th
It's probably because Cyrus was the last Duplass vehicle that I saw, but I liked this flick quite a bit. Despite a pretty thin screenplay, Segel (even though he's not out of his comfort zone) and Helms are great, and I give the film big bonus points for the last 30 minutes.
Rated 19 May 2012
wezzoWezzo
Rated 14 May 2012
96
96th
The Tree of Life, mumblecore style.
Rated 14 May 2012
kasperlKasperL
Rated 29 Sep 2011
60
50th
Setup-wise (a haphazard slacker and his on-track older brother making friends), it's fine. But nothing, and certainly not the Susan Sarandon subplot, elevates the film much above mere averageness.
Rated 29 Sep 2011
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 31 Jan 2013
59
27th
Cheesy film about two guys who are both manchildren in their own ways, that dwells in adolescent existential philosophy. At least Sarandon and Chong's subplot gives something a little charming and unique.
Rated 31 Jan 2013
pinkyvettepinkyvette
Rated 06 Oct 2012
85
0th
This film clearly explains destiny as not just an idea, but as a reality. I love the way the story develops. This is the second amazing comedy film that made me cry (the other one's Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind). This is a life-changing film so i recommend you watch it. Dialogue I can't forget: About being at a random position at a certain time in the universe. This makes me think about my existence, why I exist, why I exist at this particular time and space, and that do I really exist.
Rated 06 Oct 2012
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 15 Jul 2012
2
15th
The kind of quirky indie dramedy you want to garrote with rusty piano wires.
Rated 15 Jul 2012
walkenrollWalkenRoll
Rated 13 Jun 2012
70
43rd
It's a Duplass Brothers film, so the trailer makes you think it'll be hilarious, and the actual film then makes you feel bad for laughing at people having a really hard time with their lives. I probably won't watch it again, Cyrus was better.
Rated 13 Jun 2012
tarwebroodtarwebrood
Rated 15 May 2023
80
69th
2023-05-14
Rated 15 May 2023
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 06 May 2020
65
80th
Seen: 2.
Rated 06 May 2020
minorsageMinorsage
Rated 10 Oct 2018
60
33rd
An okay movie. It's not long. That's redeeming.
Rated 10 Oct 2018
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 20 Apr 2018
54
26th
This comedy is just average at best, not nearly enough laughs for material that should be simpler to make funny. Not sure if the problem is directing, script or Segal, but it just doesn't seem to click. Saying all that it isn't a bad watch and is interesting enough and all the supporting cast are real good.
Rated 20 Apr 2018
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 12 Jun 2015
70
77th
A charming and sweet little movie that's existential from start to finish. Interesting premise, good acting, moderately funny, and will make you think about the way that you live your life.
Rated 12 Jun 2015
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 30 Mar 2015
8
80th
The doc-style camera work here is a bit annoying but it doesn't take away from the heartfelt performances and intriguing one-day storyline. Segel's philosophical optimist, Helms' neurotic husband, and Sarandon's lonely single mother all feel wonderfully real, as do their own personal journeys that converge in a beautiful and moving ending. It's an understated film that packs a powerful emotional punch, thanks to its endearingly simple script and focused character development.
Rated 30 Mar 2015
quaffeeQuaffee
Rated 12 Jan 2015
55
16th
Jeff, Who Works At Huckabees
Rated 12 Jan 2015
hedleschknHedlesChkn
Rated 27 Oct 2014
80
42nd
A charming exploration of the notion of fate and circumstance. Another simple film that takes pleasure in the tales of regular joe characters, and a glorification to the banal. Flip-flops a little between realism and fantasy before landing a little on the side of the magical. It doesn't get in your face with the adventure or the humour, which is a refreshing change from more mainstream fare. A feel-good and life-affirming film.
Rated 27 Oct 2014
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 20 Aug 2014
70
67th
Feels like a strange sort of outlined sketch of a movie that somehow during its compact runtime ends up adding up to something grander than the sum of its parts. Helms and Segel make the most of the simple screenplay, and bar some spectacuarly irritating camerawork I really just liked it a lot.
Rated 20 Aug 2014
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 20 Jul 2014
23
7th
Some of the worst camera work I've seen, weak poser script, and misguided direction
Rated 20 Jul 2014
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 15 Jul 2014
60
30th
Much like the main character, this film seems to have trouble finding it's way. Bit all over the place really.
Rated 15 Jul 2014
chemical404chemical404
Rated 06 Jun 2014
66
73rd
Perhaps it could be written of as just another film about a man who can't grow up. This character type is sort of contemporary superhero of American indie flicks. But this film caught me off-guard by complete absence of cynicism and almost overwhelming sentimentality. Oh, and for once it wasn't protagonist with romance story-line.
Rated 06 Jun 2014
desertpunkDesertPunk
Rated 26 Apr 2014
78
69th
As a similarly Sasquatch-sized, deadbeat man, I can sympathize with Jeff quite a bit. Really, you can relate with all the characters here, which is kind of the point of the whole thing. Even if Mark and Jay's indie stylings don't translate quite as well with big names and a bigger budget, this is something worth checking out.
Rated 26 Apr 2014
duderDuder
Rated 21 Jan 2014
55
23rd
I guess this is as good as a feel good movie gets. Very light, very easy to watch and not much to remember afterwards. Just a fun and good watch. Nothing spectacular.
Rated 21 Jan 2014
nilooravaeinilooravaei
Rated 24 Dec 2013
77
39th
a good film with some touching moments - i expected it to be much funnier though. also, it just felt sappy at the end as it opted out for an easy ending instead of actually addressing the problems established by the characters throughout the film. and the subplot involving the mother was just depressing.
Rated 24 Dec 2013
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 17 Nov 2013
80
52nd
Another quality Duplass effort dealing with poorly adjusted people. And goddamn that ending, did not see that coming.
Rated 17 Nov 2013
gkfilmgkfilm
Rated 26 Oct 2013
50
23rd
Entertainment 3/4: looks like indie film; clever script; relatable characers. Spirituality 2/3: surprisingly heartfelt; everyting builds up until last 10 minutes. Sustainability 0/3
Rated 26 Oct 2013
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 02 Oct 2013
50
8th
Jason Segel is very watchable.
Rated 02 Oct 2013
forehead1forehead1
Rated 14 Aug 2013
50
48th
Like an observational comedian without punchlines, Jeff.. has a few very real characters and acknowledges some of the quirkier aspects of life in a lightly amusing way, but when all's said and done there's no real point to it all. I dunno whether it was largely improvised or there's an issue with the editing, but many scenes feel oddly unfinished - do what they have to, and move on. Sarandon's sub-plot should've been dropped completely and the time dedicated to more scenes with the two brothers.
Rated 14 Aug 2013
skittlezskittlez
Rated 07 Aug 2013
80
47th
I think it was trying a little too hard to be unique/simple, but it was a really good story.
Rated 07 Aug 2013
slayerdollslayerdoll
Rated 11 Jul 2013
78
69th
One of the best movies I've watched this year. Please watch it, you deserve it.
Rated 11 Jul 2013
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 11 Jul 2013
77
47th
A quirky independent film done by the Duplass brothers. I loved Jason Segel as the "Signs" obsessed man-child who finds redemption at last. Ed Helms played a more down to earth part in this film, which was refreshing. I couldn't care less about Susan Sarandon's sub-plot, it just felt so unnecessary. I did love how the Porsche kept getting destroyed and I loved the elusive search for "Kevin". The camera work was awful, too much zooming in and out, it got very distracting. Otherwise, charming.
Rated 11 Jul 2013
grimesgrimes
Rated 06 Jun 2013
65
23rd
Very funny and well-written; feels real; love the dynamic between the brothers, both with flawed views of the world on opposite ends of the spectrum; fidgety camera a little annoying at times; gets real corny but provides laughs and smiles
Rated 06 Jun 2013
nick-hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 03 Jun 2013
100
95th
Something is just so real about this movie and magical at the same time. Probably the pot usage early on, I guess. But I watched this twice in one day, so there is that.
Rated 03 Jun 2013
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 13 Feb 2013
64
45th
Movies like this rise or fall with their characters. The characters are all likable and relatable because they strike that balance of well-meaning and flawed. I had to knock off a lot of points for the incredibly distracting and horrible camera work, though. My god, can it stop moving for just one second?
Rated 13 Feb 2013
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 08 Feb 2013
60
10th
Weak. There are a couple OK moments, but it all feels so inconsequential, especially because the Duplass brothers are trying to make it all seem so important. A lot of it is so obvious that you would think they intentionally made it so obvious, but it feels like laziness to me.
Rated 08 Feb 2013
sommssomms
Rated 02 Feb 2013
65
41st
Cute riff on existentialism.
Rated 02 Feb 2013
dwyerdwyer
Rated 15 Jan 2013
76
53rd
An interesting combination of a slacker movie and discontented married-people movie, with Jason Segel the focus of the first element and Ed Helms the focus of the second. The chemistry between Helms and Segel is surprisingly natural, something I've noticed Segel seems to bring to every film he's in. The performances are all, in fact, quite good and I enjoyed almost everything about this film, except the bizarre payoff which just doesn't seem worthy of the seventy-three minutes that precede it.
Rated 15 Jan 2013
tvfilm_hubTV+Film-Hub
Rated 11 Jan 2013
6
35th
Unfortunately an indie film that doesn't rise above the low expectations that go with indie films. Slow, colorless, humorless, mostly charmless, but bad. It had it's moments, it's the kind of thing you can watch in the background while doing something interesting and not miss out on much.
Rated 11 Jan 2013
mfidler1mfidler1
Rated 02 Jan 2013
74
45th
Not bad, though that song that keeps playing- I wish it would stop.
Rated 02 Jan 2013
bownBown
Rated 23 Dec 2012
78
46th
A relatively inconsequential film in the grand scheme of things, but one I nevertheless had a fun time watching. Nice work from the whole cast. Loved the scene where Helms argues with Greer and reveals how fucked-up and selfish and moronic his character actually is, and the Sarandon plot was quite sweet.
Rated 23 Dec 2012
bolivarbolivar
Rated 13 Dec 2012
70
54th
nice but cheesy. susan sarandon - yey, jason segel - nay.
Rated 13 Dec 2012
stuie299stuie299
Rated 06 Dec 2012
40
2nd
This is bad. This is like Lifetime/Hallmark bad. I'm honestly surprised not only that the Duplass brothers would write such cheesy crap but that Greer, Helms, Sarandon, and Segel would all agree to be in it. I mean the directing and acting weren't that bad, but the screenplay was just downright awful. Please don't let the exterior fool you. This movie is a must skip.
Rated 06 Dec 2012
t3hjohnsonT3hJohnson
Rated 04 Dec 2012
3
1st
Gimmicky camera work doesn't make a boring story any better.
Rated 04 Dec 2012
mojojojoMojo_Jojo
Rated 02 Dec 2012
59
57th
One of those quirky "indie" light hearted dramas that I like and drive other people up the wall
Rated 02 Dec 2012
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 30 Nov 2012
75
52nd
it's slow for the majority of the movie, simply meandering through the duration with practically nothing of note, but at the end everything kind of congeals into a quite remarkable finale. i'll say that i liked this movie, but i can't say that it was worth the wait of an hour just to see a great ending.
Rated 30 Nov 2012
worstcasesceworstcasesce
Rated 25 Nov 2012
1
0th
Maybe it's just because Jason Segal is so insanely charming, but this really worked for me. I haven't really been having much from these low-key indie dramas, but I found this surprisingly affecting and surprising from beginning to end. Maybe mumblecore is ready to move out of its mom's basement. Score is not a grade.
Rated 25 Nov 2012
troothTrooth
Rated 06 Nov 2012
40
12th
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmeh.
Rated 06 Nov 2012
ratedarghratedargh
Rated 04 Nov 2012
80
65th
Slight, but effective slice of life story about finding purpose in life. Maybe it's because I wonder about the same things that trouble Jeff (though not, in any way, connected to Signs) but I identify with the story. I don't want to end up like Pat (Helms) who coasts by thinking his new car means more than the people around him. I think anyone in their late 20s and early 30s with a crushing uncertainty about their future will get something out of this.
Rated 04 Nov 2012
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 28 Oct 2012
70
54th
It feels kind of sketchy when taken as a whole but the actors give the story some much-needed humor and charm and an undercurrent of melancholy that I found quite moving.
Rated 28 Oct 2012
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 27 Oct 2012
80
70th
Much of the early comedy is subtle and understated which here I found to be really effective. It's a feel-good picture that's more of a dramedy than straight comedy, with some real negative undertones, especially in the relationship between Jeff and his mother & Pat and his wife. Ed Helms' delivery is impeccable and so natural, and Segel is no slouch either (an underrated talent). Most scenes with Sarandon are poorly-crafted. The last 25 minutes are very poignant if not a little cheesy. See it!
Rated 27 Oct 2012
trixrabbiTrixRabbi
Rated 08 Oct 2012
65
20th
Hits all the "indie" beats perfectly, down to the score.
Rated 08 Oct 2012
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 17 Sep 2012
97
94th
Beautiful, simple tale. Profound message, without seeming preachy.
Rated 17 Sep 2012
frankhowleyFrankHowley
Rated 04 Sep 2012
70
56th
Charming
Rated 04 Sep 2012
caprimodecaprimode
Rated 03 Sep 2012
70
48th
It has a few funny moments, and Helms plays pretty well against type. It is a super short 82 minutes and even has a pointless Susan Sarandon subplot padding it to get to that mark. The brothers story works well, though. The Duplass Bros keep on making movies about brothers that don't get along (Puffy Chair also)... awkward!
Rated 03 Sep 2012
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 26 Aug 2012
78
72nd
This is a good independent film. Jason Segel and Ed Helms play brothers and they both give good performances. Susan Sarandon is also good here, playing the mother. The script creates memorable characters. The ending is a little bit predictable but the journey to get there is fun.
Rated 26 Aug 2012
mspraguemsprague
Rated 22 Jul 2012
65
45th
Not a comedy although there are funny parts.
Rated 22 Jul 2012
heydingoHeyDingo
Rated 22 Jul 2012
25
14th
Not as many laughs as you might expect but a nice story along with some pretty good performances makes this out to be a decent film.
Rated 22 Jul 2012
nolanNolan
Rated 17 Jul 2012
6
40th
Too many goddamn zooms.
Rated 17 Jul 2012
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 10 Jul 2012
76
41st
Not at all what I was expecting. For whatever reason, I was anticipating a "Big Fan"-style, lo-fi depiction of a rudderless early 30s man-child, groping his way through his extended adolescence. But that's now what this is. In fact, I'm not entirely sure what it is. Had its moments...Segel and Helms are great in their roles, but ultimately I was left wanting so much more. The fact that it's barely 80 minutes doesn't help. It's much funnier if you've seen "Signs" first, so definitely do that.
Rated 10 Jul 2012
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 04 Jul 2012
90
94th
It's rare that I can relate so deeply with so many characters. It's a credit to the quality writing, direction, and acting (much improvisation is used). I don't normally like endings like in this one. It's nice to get a reminder that I can like them when I think the film earns them. Jeff, Who Lives at Home certainly did.
Rated 04 Jul 2012
dsaosdsaos
Rated 30 Jun 2012
75
36th
A quirky, slightly quaint indie indie flick.
Rated 30 Jun 2012
jarmannJarmann
Rated 22 Jun 2012
65
31st
You know it's going to be one of those emotional, cute, life-changing movies when the soundtrack involves a lot of xylophones. Unfortunately this movie never takes advantage of any of the great possibilities of its characters but plays it cutely safe from beginning to end.
Rated 22 Jun 2012
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 21 Jun 2012
23
13th
JudyG, SusanS and E.Helms can't save much of this near-basement mess. *Preview*: #12#, exp-3*, reviews, story, cast, R1.
Rated 21 Jun 2012
carsonwidCarsonWid
Rated 20 Jun 2012
54
27th
Not bad, but not really outstanding in any way
Rated 20 Jun 2012
bharathbharath
Rated 16 Jun 2012
70
57th
A very simple likable comedy drama. The chemistry between Jason Segel and Ed Helms is good. Susan Sarandon does her bit well along with Judy Geer. Overall very warm movie that will not make you peel out in laughter but will make you smile more than once.
Rated 16 Jun 2012
johnfgillsonjohnfgillson
Rated 11 Jun 2012
56
33rd
Good moments, and a good ending even if the final minute is a little cheesy. But, the movie as a whole is nothing more than mediocre.
Rated 11 Jun 2012
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 10 Jun 2012
50
40th
A feel good&redemption indie that works despite the obvious formula, nothing fancy.
Rated 10 Jun 2012
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 09 Jun 2012
72
64th
Annoying zooms, great ending. :)
Rated 09 Jun 2012
superargoSuperargo
Rated 08 Jun 2012
69
60th
Lightweight, and goes way overboard on the whimsy (particularly during that running-around-on-the-bridge climax), but Segel is immensely likable--he gets us on his side and in his corner almost immediately. And the Duplass bros helm this thing with easygoing aplomb. I didn't think it was ever laugh-out-loud funny, but it worked for the majority of its running time as a slice of life, appealingly performed by its lead.
Rated 08 Jun 2012
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 07 Jun 2012
56
10th
Despite its quirky indie veneer, this is cheesier than any daytime TVM. And what's with the zooming in and out thing?
Rated 07 Jun 2012
bo_berryBo Berry
Rated 05 Apr 2012
75
40th
This is a good film that fails to offer an interesting enough plot. It's strongest feature is that its characters have traits that are uncomfortably similar to traits that I and people I know have. It has an interesting and straightforward portrayal of flaws that are all too common. The problem is the resolution is fairly weak and predictable. Avoid if you need a more engaging plot, but worth a watch if you like seeing realistic characters interact and seeing an emotional story unfold.
Rated 05 Apr 2012
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 18 Mar 2012
20
41st
"For the most part, this is a boys-will-be-boys movie that excuses everything its pair of protags do in the name of some sort of cosmic order." - Andrew Schenker
Rated 18 Mar 2012
pzinggpzingg
Rated 17 Mar 2012
83
35th
Saw a Duplass double bill tonight, this movie and the Do-Deca-Pentathlon. While there are a lot of similarities in the setup and subject matter, Jeff is by far the more interesting story, and the plot twists and dialogue here are silly and touching at the same time. Segel, Helms and the supporting cast, especially Judy Greer, are excellent.
Rated 17 Mar 2012

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