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The 40 Year-Old Virgin

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Three dysfunctional co-workers embark on a mission to help their newfound friend lose his sexual innocence.
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Steve Carell's first star turn scores big with a tender treatment of its titular underdog, using raunchy but realistically funny comedy to connect with adult audiences.

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Anupama Chopra Film Companion 05/18/2020
This film is superbly funny... Go to Full Review Stephanie Zacharek Salon.com 10/07/2006
If it were 20 minutes shorter, it would be that much closer to perfect. Go to Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 07/01/2006
The script is little more than an excuse for letting a bouncy team of sketch comics have their heads. Unlike most films pasted together in this way, it displays a certain cohesion. Go to Full Review M.V. Moorhead Phoenix Magazine Aug 22
Both comedically and emotionally, The 40-Year-Old Virgin -- if you’ll pardon the expression -- goes all the way. Go to Full Review Al Alexander Movies Thru the Spectrum Aug 20
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Pairing one of the funniest men on TV in Steve Carell and one of TV’s best producers in Judd Apatow, ‘‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin” seemed like a can’t-miss proposition. Miss, though, it does – by a country mile. Go to Full Review Allison Rose FlickDirect Aug 18
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Steve Carell's Andy is awkward yet heartfelt, surrounded by hilarious improv and a cast that makes The 40-Year-Old Virgin a comedy classic. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael Aug 28 It was just as funny as when I originally saw it and I like that they added deleted scenes See more chris Aug 28 one of my favorite movies, but kind of bummed they cut out some scenes that were hilarious. See more Spencer H Aug 28 Every scene is that movie is a masterclass in comedy. Aged surprisingly ok. Very heartfelt. See more Xavier Aug 27 still an all time favorite. fun in theaters with friends See more Ben W Aug 27 Such a great classic. Really fun and brings me back to when comedies weren’t scared to be funny. See more gibran carrillo Aug 26 Hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂🎥🎥 See more Read all reviews
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Judd Apatow

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Steve Carell

Andy Stitzer

Catherine Keener

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Paul Rudd

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Romany Malco

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Seth Rogen

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The 40 Year Old Virgin: Official Clip - Getting to Know Each Other The 40 Year Old Virgin: Official Clip - Getting to Know Each Other 3:01 The 40 Year Old Virgin: Official Clip - Why Don't You Want to Have Sex? The 40 Year Old Virgin: Official Clip - Why Don't You Want to Have Sex? 3:04 The 40 Year Old Virgin: Official Clip - I'm a Virgin The 40 Year Old Virgin: Official Clip - I'm a Virgin 3:02 The 40 Year Old Virgin: Official Clip - Andy Gets a Date The 40 Year Old Virgin: Official Clip - Andy Gets a Date 3:01 The 40 Year Old Virgin: Official Clip - Date-a-palooza The 40 Year Old Virgin: Official Clip - Date-a-palooza 2:54 The 40 Year Old Virgin: Official Clip - How to Talk to Women The 40 Year Old Virgin: Official Clip - How to Talk to Women 2:59 The 40 Year Old Virgin: Official Clip - Man O' Lantern The 40 Year Old Virgin: Official Clip - Man O' Lantern 2:59 The 40 Year Old Virgin: Official Clip - Are You a Virgin? The 40 Year Old Virgin: Official Clip - Are You a Virgin? 2:59 View more videos

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Movie Info

Synopsis Three dysfunctional co-workers embark on a mission to help their newfound friend lose his sexual innocence.
Director
Judd Apatow
Producer
Judd Apatow, Shauna Robertson, Clayton Townsend
Screenwriter
Judd Apatow, Steve Carell
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Apatow Productions, Universal Pictures
Rating
R (Pervasive Sexual Content|Language|Some Drug Use)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 19, 2005, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 22, 2025
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 22, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$109.2M
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Surround, DTS, Dolby SRD, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.37:1)
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