Along Came Polly

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Along Came Polly

PG-13

Released Jan 12, 2004

1h 30m

Romance

Comedy

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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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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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Elena V

Funny, light, easy to watch with no scary parts or too sexual scenes and no deep existential crisis kind of topics. just what I like on a Thursday night alone, recommended for a cheerful time without many worries.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/15/24

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Jay P

Critics have bad sex lives and probably no families that are even remotely interesting to talk to. This movie is delightful and relaxing. And cute. And funny. Always.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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Rick B

This was a hard watch, a bit cringy, and unrealistic, definitely a background movie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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Audience Member

very funny, good story and good acting

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

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Audience Member

Pretty good, not great. I thought it was worth the watch as a run of the mill rom com.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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Andrew M

The tone of the movie fluctuates too frequently. It feels as though a solid rom-com was ruined by one too many studio notes. The great cast is what saves this movie, giving their all to a so-so script. If you appreciate Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, or Philip Seymour Hoffman, it's worth a watch at least once.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/08/24

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John Hamburg

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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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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
Producer: Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher
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
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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