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Play trailer Poster for Man Up R Released Nov 13, 2015 1h 28m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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When a man (Simon Pegg) mistakes her for his blind date, a woman (Lake Bell) decides to play along to see what happens.
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Thanks to fine performances from Lake Bell and Simon Pegg, Man Up largely strikes the deceptively difficult balance between romance and comedy.

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Angie Han Slashfilm Man Up is a classic romantic comedy about two people who are too old, too wise, too jaded for classic romantic comedies, and that's precisely why it works. Jun 14, 2017 Full Review Nathan Rabin Globe and Mail Bell and Pegg are utterly defeated by a screenplay that favours plot over characterization to an almost surreal, parodic degree. Rated: 1.5/4 Nov 20, 2015 Full Review John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter Both actors stay sharp through some pretty degrading moments, and if Palmer and screenwriter Tess Morris are bent on serious button-pushing in the closing scenes, at least they garnish it with playfulness and wit. Nov 19, 2015 Full Review Rachel Wagner Hallmarkies Podcast Underrated rom-com. Charming May 9, 2024 Full Review Nick Levine NME (New Musical Express) Entertaining performances from Pegg and the American Bell, who adopts a convincing English accent, help make Man Up a surprise delight. Rated: 3.5/5 Jun 2, 2021 Full Review David Brake One Room With A View There's nothing new here, but that's okay. Man Up is an unchallenging yet refreshingly nice and funny piece of cinema. Rated: 4/5 May 10, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Marie-Kate B I absolutely loved this movie, uplifting, light and romantic. I'd go so far as to say ine of the top 5 rom-coms I've seen. Well worth a watch! Simon Pegg doesn't strike one as a natural romantic love interest but he is amazing in this role. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/22/25 Full Review Audience Member Like all Simon peg movies they have heart and talk characters- plus effortlessly funny. Long live British theatre and movies!!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/17/25 Full Review Jamie S Started out slow but paid off by the end. A enjoyable watch Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/25 Full Review Audience Member Liked it, didn't love it. I think the two leads do well together and I thought it was a fun watch. Nothing groundbreaking, but enjoyable nonetheless. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/09/24 Full Review Audience Member I'm caught in the middle of thinking I wouldn't like it, liking it, and remembering it not being that great in the future. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review Audience Member Made me feel better on a Sunday afternoon when I was sick. Great movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis When a man (Simon Pegg) mistakes her for his blind date, a woman (Lake Bell) decides to play along to see what happens.
Director
Ben Palmer
Producer
James Biddle, Nira Park, Rachael Prior
Screenwriter
Tess Morris
Distributor
Saban Films
Production Co
Big Talk
Rating
R (Sexual References|Language)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 13, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 2, 2016
Runtime
1h 28m
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