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The Baxter
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PG13,1hr 31min
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Released:
August 26, 2005
Distributor:
IFC Films
Synopsis: A man with a "doormat" personality tries standing up for himself for a change in this comedy. Mild mannered tax accountant Elliot Sherman (Michael Showalter) is what he calls a "Baxter": the kind of calm, unexciting fellow who "wears sock garters" and "enjoys raking leaves." Loved by bosses and parents, Elliot is a perfectly nice guy. And that's his problem -- he's safe and pleasant, but not very interesting, so as a consequence he hasn't had much luck with long-term relationships, and more than ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
No great shakes, The Baxter nonetheless has a quiet loopiness going for it. And it has the absence of a laugh track going for it, too. Full Review
Metascore
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51
Mixed or Average Reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Elliot Sherman, Elliott
Caroline, Caroline Swann
Cecil Mills
Bradley Lake
Photos
The Baxter family -- from left: Jordan (Graham Phillips), Ryan (Jimmy Bennett), Evan (Steve Carell),...
The Baxter men -- from left: Jordan (Graham Phillips), Evan (Steve Carell), Dylan (Johnny Simmons)...
The Baxter boys -- from left: Ryan (Jimmy Bennett), Jordan (Graham Phillips) and Dylan (Johnny...
Heather Hunter at the The Baxter premiere in New York City on August 24, 2005
Heather Hunter at the The Baxter premiere in New York City on August 24, 2005
Brandon Trentham and Heather Hunter at the The Baxter premiere in New York City on August 24, 2005
Michael Showalter at the The Baxter premiere in New York City on August 24, 2005
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