Along Came Polly

PG-13

Released Jan 12, 2004

1 hr. 30 min.

Romance

Comedy

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27%

161 Reviews

Tomatometer

47%

250,000+ Ratings

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Actuary Reuben Feffer (Ben Stiller) is so aware of the risks inherent in all situations that he is unable to risk anything. His bride, Lisa Kramer (Debra Messing), seems perfect but cheats on him during their honeymoon. Back home in New York City, his best friend, former child star Sandy (Philip Seymour Hoffman), urges him to attend a party. There he meets an ex-classmate, Polly Prince (Jennifer Aniston), whose spirited ways spark his adoration but confound his neuroses.

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Critics Consensus

Though the supporting actors are funny, Stiller and Aniston don't make a believable couple, and the gross-out humor is gratuitous.

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Audience Member

There are some hilarious unforgettable moments and some dumb moments but that’s what makes it a great mood-lifting easy watch! Phillip Seamore Hoffmann plays a has been/wanna be movie star to perfection and I have found myself quoting parts of his play scenes! Also Ben Stillers bathroom scene.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/25/24

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alan g

Another Ben Stiller disaster. When will hollywood realize he is not funny but pathetic. Has he ever had a hit movie? He ruins everything he has been in. He brings every other actor down. Put this one in the trash where it belongs.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

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Carlos T

Filme: Quero Ficar com Polly Elenco: @benstiller @jenniferaniston @therealdebramessing @hankazaria @alecbaldwininsta Modelo: #comedia #romance Duração: 1h 30m Ano: 2004 Minha opinião: Uma comédia romântica com Stiller e Aniston. Uma especialista em comédia romântica, tendo feito com Adam Sandler, Gerard Butler, Jason Bateman,... Nesta comédia começa com Reuben se casando Lisa e foi passar a Lua de Mel no Caribe. Lá conhecem Claude que convida para dar um mergulho porem Reuben leva uma chifrada e volta para casa todo desuludido. No momento de fossa ele acaba conhecendo Polly. Ele acha ela muito estranha, meio Hippie, meio deixa a vida me levar. E assim ele vai se envolvendo com ela. E claro que com várias trapalhadas, como na hora de Reuben ir fazer coco. KKKKKKK E claro ele tem um conselheiro o falecido Philip Seymour e o chefe Stan. Entre ascenção na empresa. A parte do Bar Caribenho, com muita dança e ciúmes e desconfiança. Até quando ele volta para a praia encontra Claude novamente. E convida eles para mergulhar, kkkkkkkkkkk o raio não pode cair duas vezes no mesmo lugar. Roteiro e enredo bem feitos, com boas cenas de tirar risadas. Vale apena assistir? Sim Nota: 7,5

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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James A

Sadly, Along Came Polly is just okay at best. Not much energy. Won't stick in your memory, really. Although Philip Seymour Hoffman and Alec Baldwin are genuinely excellent.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/24

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Daniel G

Just a most pleasant, light Ben Stiller RomCom - and I actually had already seen it, but it was just perfect to close out a Friday night after a previous, slightly more serious movie. Stiller and Jennifer Aniston just are bright in this film from 2 decades ago that's still truly enjoyable, with a few laughs strewn in and an excellent Philip Seymour (RIP) as "side-kick". As a side-note, I think I'd have enjoyed a career as risk analyst for an insurance company...

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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Justin W

Nice & entertaining couple comedy.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/23/23

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John Hamburg

Director

Ben Stiller

Reuben Feffer

Jennifer Aniston

Polly

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Sandy Lyle

Debra Messing

Lisa Kramer

Hank Azaria

Claude

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Along Came Polly: Official Clip - The Boy With a Nub for an Arm

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Along Came Polly: Official Clip - Reuben Proves His Wild Side

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Along Came Polly: Official Clip - Sasquatch Basketball

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Along Came Polly: Official Clip - Praying to the Porcelain God

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Along Came Polly: Official Clip - Stabbing the Pillows

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Along Came Polly: Official Clip - The Non-Plan Plan

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Along Came Polly: Official Clip - I'm Your Daddy

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Along Came Polly: Official Clip - Urinal Chat

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Along Came Polly: Official Clip - Reuben and Lisa's Wedding

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Along Came Polly: Official Clip - Sandy's Big Speech

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Will Self

London Evening Standard

All I wanted out of this film was a scant 90 minutes reprieve from the dolour of a wet February in London, and all I got was a sense of irritation and torpor.

Jan 9, 2018

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Talented actors in dumb film with gross sex humor.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 21, 2010

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Without the rom-com requisites of charm, chemistry, comedy and character, this doesn't even meet low expectations.

Feb 9, 2006

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a fairly standard romcom setup that is, for the most part, employed to better-than-average effect by Hamburg...

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 5, 2022

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Jonah Koslofsky

The Spool

[B]etween its tight construction and Hoffman's performance, if you're looking for a low-key movie night, pick Polly.

Dec 22, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

It's a film I saw at exactly the right time in my life and in the exact right mood.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 1, 2020

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Synopsis

Actuary Reuben Feffer (Ben Stiller) is so aware of the risks inherent in all situations that he is unable to risk anything. His bride, Lisa Kramer (Debra Messing), seems perfect but cheats on him during their honeymoon. Back home in New York City, his best friend, former child star Sandy (Philip Seymour Hoffman), urges him to attend a party. There he meets an ex-classmate, Polly Prince (Jennifer Aniston), whose spirited ways spark his adoration but confound his neuroses.

Director: John Hamburg
Executive Producer: Jane Bartelme, Dan Levine
Screenwriter: John Hamburg
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Jersey Films, Loofah Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Crude Humor|Sexual Content|Some Drug References)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 12, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 9, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $87.9M
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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