The Guilt Trip

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The Guilt Trip

PG-13

2012

1h 35m

Comedy

Drama

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Before embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime road trip, Andy Brewster pays a visit to his overbearing mother, Joyce. That proves to be a big mistake; Andy caves in under pressure to take his mom along for the ride. Early on -- as the miles roll by -- Andy feels nothing but aggravation at her antics. Eventually however, he comes to realize that they have more in common than he first thought and that Joyce's wisdom might be just what he needs.

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Critics Consensus

Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand have enough chemistry to drive a solidly assembled comedy; unfortunately, The Guilt Trip has a lemon of a script and is perilously low on comedic fuel.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

metro.co.uk

A bit 'eww' in that it's essentially a romcom with a mom and son, it's the perfect Mother's Day outing for people who don't like their mums much.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 5, 2017

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J. Hoberman

Tablet

The Guilt Trip struck me something best viewed on an airplane.

May 5, 2016

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

Streisand has lost little of her gawky, pesky touch in comedy, while Rogen knows just how to be the charmingly daft slob.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 8, 2013

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James Croot

The Post NZ

So while this intergenerational road trip has potential, it is wasted. A comedy even your mother might not love.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 11, 2022

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Chris Fennell

CineVue

A pat, old-fashioned comedy that fails to capitalise on the substantial potential for humour of its leading duo.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 9, 2019

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Jordan Riefe

Celebuzz

Rogen and Streisand share adequate chemistry but seldom seem like the real deal in Anne Fletcher's fourth movie... Under her direction, Streisand and Rogen look like a pair of actors saying jokes written for them by a comedy think tank.

Aug 21, 2018

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I’m thinking of a biblical and omnipresent figure whom fills my heart and my holes with such exuberance that i cannot help but weep tears of joy, it really answers the question, papa….can you hear me?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/17/25

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Matt M

I don’t understand how people dislike this movie. Rogen and Streisand are great. A sweet film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/12/25

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mark g

Very uncomfortable moments in this film, all attributed to a horrific script. Rogen and Streisand are tasked with bailing water on the Titanic with a coke can. Coupled with a poor script is a complete paint by the numbers story. Have seen every part of this movie in other movies. Direction was terrible .....look, not good.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/23/25

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Stephen C

Unfunny in 1 hour and 35 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $37,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/19/25

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alan g

Sick movie with 2 of the worst actors in history. Soft core incest or Oedipus complex. Everytime I see this poster I want to vomit.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/05/25

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Dani G

Typical comedy, typical situations, typical characters, predictable ending

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/03/24

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Joyce Brewster

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Andy Brewster

Brett Cullen

Ben Graw

Colin Hanks

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Adam Scott

Andrew Margolis Jr.

The Guilt Trip: Official Clip - I Named You After Him

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The Guilt Trip: Official Clip - Drink Your Water

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The Guilt Trip: Official Clip - I'm Not Sleeping With My Mom

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The Guilt Trip: Official Clip - I'm Not Changing the Label!

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The Guilt Trip: Official Clip - Strip Club With Mom

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The Guilt Trip: Official Clip - It Was Always You

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The Guilt Trip: Official Clip - Andy & Joyce

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The Guilt Trip: Official Clip - The Steak-Eating Contest

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Synopsis

Before embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime road trip, Andy Brewster pays a visit to his overbearing mother, Joyce. That proves to be a big mistake; Andy caves in under pressure to take his mom along for the ride. Early on -- as the miles roll by -- Andy feels nothing but aggravation at her antics. Eventually however, he comes to realize that they have more in common than he first thought and that Joyce's wisdom might be just what he needs.

Director: Anne Fletcher
Producer: Lorne Michaels, John Goldwyn, Evan Goldberg
Screenwriter: Dan Fogelman
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Broadway Video, Paramount Pictures, Skydance Productions, Michaels/Goldwyn
Rating: PG-13 (Some Risque Material|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 19, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 20, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $37.1M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital

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