Duplex

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Duplex

PG-13

Released Sep 26, 2003

1h 29m

Comedy

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A writer named Alex (Ben Stiller) and his girlfriend, Nancy (Drew Barrymore), move into a spacious duplex in Brooklyn, N.Y. The elderly woman (Eileen Essell) who lives on the building's top floor seems a sweet enough neighbor at first. But pretty soon her constant demands and accidents ruin Alex and Nancy's attempts at having the perfect home. Once they discover that the woman cannot be evicted, they resort to more permanent measures to get rid of her.

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Critics Consensus

It was funnier when it was called Throw Momma From the Train.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Gets old fast, and the pay-off disappoints.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 22, 2010

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David Rooney

Variety

This numbing barrage of demolition humor scores only a modest laugh count.

Jul 22, 2008

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Time Out

The material is capably handled by director DeVito and lifted by Stiller, a dab hand at physical comedy who also exhibits some onscreen chemistry with Barrymore.

Jan 26, 2006

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Joel Siegel

Good Morning America

Not even great talent can fix the holes in Duplex - soon to be vacant at a theater near you.

Rated: C

Jan 4, 2018

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

It becomes more and more clear that Duplex marks filmmaker Danny DeVito's attempt at replicating the success of Throw Momma From The Train...

Rated: 1.5/4

Feb 27, 2015

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

A crude, disgusting, irritating, mean-spirited and unfunny dark comedy...

Apr 29, 2009

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Jace E

Unashamed that I absolutely love this movie. Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore are fantastic, but the real star of the show is Eileen Essell's Mrs. Connelly. Her line delivery is brilliant ("He was named after my late husband, Richard.") and she perfectly fits the role. This movie has been a family favorite since I was a kid. My siblings and I can quote this movie forwards and backwards, like it's "The Princess Bride" or "Anchorman". Yes, the plot is dumb and the story is stretched over 89 minutes, but they are 89 minutes of dumb comfort. Best Character: Mrs. Connelly Best Quote: If I had to pick one, it would be "Oh, blueberries!" but honorable mentions to the following: - "It went bang-bang-bangety-bang-bang-BANG-BANG!" - "That was the weirdest seven minutes of my life." - "He died drunk and penniless." - "Kenneth..." - "It's pissing down out there!" - "I don't drink meself, it's a sin." - "She was holding me down, and he was having his way." Best Scene: Installing the Clapper

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/28/23

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Nova Z

This movie is hilarious! I have seen it so many times and still crack up. Everyone I have shown it to loves it as well. I have no idea why it gets such a bad rating.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/23

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Audience Member

Wow I love these two !!!! But it was so boring

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Isaiah Y

Not enough funny moments to save the movie from being forgettable

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/25/21

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Audience Member

Criminally underrated how could you not like this 3.6

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/10/21

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Audience Member

Stiller and Barrymore play such consummate nincompoops, it's difficult to side with them, or the old woman for that matter. A nasty, unfunny frustration fest. Skip!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Danny DeVito

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Ben Stiller

Alex

Drew Barrymore

Nancy

Eileen Essell

Mrs. Connelly

Harvey Fierstein

Kenneth

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Duplex: Official Clip - The Clapper

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Duplex: Official Clip - Choking on Chocolate

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Duplex: Official Clip - Murdering the Old Hag

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Duplex: Official Clip - A Clogged Sink

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Duplex: Official Clip - Bath Time

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Duplex: Official Clip - A Raisin or a Mouse Dropping

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Duplex: Official Clip - The Animated Housing Adventures of Alex & Nancy

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Duplex: Official Clip - Little Dick the Parrot

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Duplex: Official Clip - Interrupted

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Duplex: Official Clip - Gunshot to Mr. Peabody

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Synopsis

A writer named Alex (Ben Stiller) and his girlfriend, Nancy (Drew Barrymore), move into a spacious duplex in Brooklyn, N.Y. The elderly woman (Eileen Essell) who lives on the building's top floor seems a sweet enough neighbor at first. But pretty soon her constant demands and accidents ruin Alex and Nancy's attempts at having the perfect home. Once they discover that the woman cannot be evicted, they resort to more permanent measures to get rid of her.

Director: Danny DeVito
Producer: Stuart Cornfeld, Nancy Juvonen
Screenwriter: Larry Doyle
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Flower Films, Red Hour Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language|Some Violence)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 26, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 8, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $9.7M
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Surround

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