Larry Crowne

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Larry Crowne

PG-13

2011

1h 38m

Romance

Comedy

Drama

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Once well-respected at his company, Larry Crowne (Tom Hanks) finds himself on the unemployment line after a wave of corporate downsizing. Drowning in debt and unsure of what to do with his life, Larry enrolls in college, where he becomes part of a community of misfits who are all trying to carve out a better future. The possibility of romance enters the picture when Larry meets Mercedes Tainot (Julia Roberts), an instructor who has lost her passion for both teaching and her marriage.

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Critics Consensus

Despite the relaxed, easy chemistry of stars Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, Larry Crowne is surprisingly bland and conventional.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Tom Hanks directs himself in this, and also wrote the original script, so if you ever thought you can't have too much Hanks here is something else to blow your mind: you so, so can.

Aug 31, 2018

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Leah Rozen

TheWrap

An exceedingly minor entry on already impressive resums.

Oct 7, 2011

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Anthony Lane

The New Yorker

To pluck romantic comedy from the jaws of a social crisis is a laudable project, worthy of Preston Sturges, and it's a pity that this featherlight drama-written by Tom Hanks and Nia Vardalos, and directed by Hanks himself-should falter in its task.

Jul 18, 2011

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

The film delivers the right charming notes at the right kind of dramatic time.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 20, 2025

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

After appearing together in Charlie Wilson’s War, Hanks and Roberts reunite and display plenty of chemistry in this rather plain, unpretentious, but somewhat uninvolving romantic comedy.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 11, 2023

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

This movie may not change your life, but if you give yourself to it you'll leave the theater with a smile on your face.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 13, 2020

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James L

Won't stress your mind but rather sooth it. Even older guys have a chance particularly if they open themselves to new experiences. Julia Roberts can smile a scene into submission. Agree that is somewhat predictable but found it very enjoyable none-the-less!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/27/25

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Kevin M

Just came across this. I enjoyed it. Hanks and Roberts were refreshing. The rest of the cast was enjoyable too.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/09/25

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Matthew B

I thought it was a great movie. I've seen it at least 3 times. It's fun and light hearted. We need more movies like this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/17/25

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Robert W

I love Tom Hanks as an actor but I'm afraid this outing is derivative and unbelievable. Despite the acting talent on display this effort falls way short of even the average romantic comedy. We're expected to believe that because Larry Crowne rides a scooter he is adopted by a young, nubile, intellectual Aphrodite despite being at least a generation older than her. And then to cap it all love is fostered with his teacher after just one evening's doorstep fumbling. Advice: Watch "Notting Hill" or "A Man Called Otto" instead.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/20/25

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Sheila G

All the good movies on Netflix I have now watched and I am now watching the ones I rejected first time round. However, I came across Larry Crowe ( with an ‘e’) Q hysterical laughter and I’m afraid to say that was about the only laugh in the film. I like Tom Hanks and that’s the reason I watched it as most of his movies are worth watching. This was one of the worst movies I have seen in a very long time, lame stereotypes and absolutely no substance Don’t waste your time on this.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/16/25

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Audience Member

don’t exspect too much of a rom-com but with Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts? i mean it’s very cute and simple there is nothing more to say

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/08/25

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Synopsis

Once well-respected at his company, Larry Crowne (Tom Hanks) finds himself on the unemployment line after a wave of corporate downsizing. Drowning in debt and unsure of what to do with his life, Larry enrolls in college, where he becomes part of a community of misfits who are all trying to carve out a better future. The possibility of romance enters the picture when Larry meets Mercedes Tainot (Julia Roberts), an instructor who has lost her passion for both teaching and her marriage.

Director: Tom Hanks
Producer: Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman
Screenwriter: Tom Hanks, Nia Vardalos
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Vendome Pictures, Playtone Productions, Universal Pictures, StudioCanal
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual Content|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 1, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $35.6M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby SRD, DTS

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