I Love You, Man poster & wallpaper
Get movie widget Recommend it Add to Favorites

Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg, J.K. Simmons ... see more see more... , Jane Curtin , Jon Favreau , Jaime Pressly , Thomas Lennon , Sarah Burns , Joe Lo Truglio , Rob Huebel , Carla Gallo , Lou Ferrigno

Engaged to the woman of his dreams yet uncomfortable with the prospect of not having a best man for his upcoming wedding, a successful real estate agent with no male friends schedules a series of "man... read more read more... dates" in hopes of finding a suitable candidate for the big day. Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd) is just like most other guys, only when it comes to making friends he's always been a bit withdrawn. After proposing to his girlfriend, Zooey (Rashida Jones), however, Peter quickly realizes that he doesn't even have any friends close enough to qualify for the role of best man. And what better method to find the perfect best man than to spend some time getting to know the most qualified candidate for the position? While most of Peter's "man dates" are incredibly awkward from the very beginning, the desperate bridegroom is surprised to hit it off with Sydney Fife (Jason Segel) on their very first meeting. Sydney is charming, personable, and opinionated, and before long he and Peter have become inseparable. But this isn't exactly what Zooey had in mind, because the closer that Peter grows to his new "bro," the further he drifts from the woman who will soon be his wife. Now, with the wedding closing in and the drama heating up, Peter begins to ponder a means of staying good friends with Sydney while still remaining true to the woman he loves. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Flixster Users

72% liked it

1,509,364 ratings

Critics

83% liked it

197 critics

R, 1 hr. 50 min.

Directed by: Ivan Reitman, John Hamburg

Release Date: March 20, 2009

Invite friends to see

DVD Release Date: August 11, 2009

Get It:

Stats: 29,010 reviews

report incorrect info

Photos

Paul Rudd Paul Rudd Jason Segel Rashida Jones Paul Rudd Paul Rudd Paul Rudd in I Love You, Man Paul Rudd I Love You, Man I Love You, Man I Love You, Man Jason Segel Jason Segel Jason Segel Jason Segel Jason Segal I Love You, Man I Love You, Man
Upload a Photo | View All I Love You, Man Photos

Your Rating


clear rating

Flixster Reviews (29,010)

  • fb1463751009
    March 10, 2012
    fb1463751009
    Hilarious. Meet-the-Parents-like movie.
  • Deano78
    January 25, 2012
    Deano78
    Much better than expected for this Bro-mance comedy! Quite funny all the way through, without being too silly, childish. Far from brilliant but good to see a twist on the rom-com genre.
  • SirPant
    January 3, 2012
    SirPant
    It has its moments but there isn't much to I love you, Man but Paul Rudd and Jason Segel are both very likable and this helps a lot. It's basically a nice idea but feels like a story has been invented just to string a load of buddy scenes together, it's not all bad but I'm being ... read moregenerous with my star rating. Me and my bestie are much more likely to sit down and watch Bill & Ted together. Hey, I'm a Hulk fan.
  • fb223580
    October 5, 2011
    fb223580
    A hilarious movie exploring the subtle nuances of human relationships. It was brilliant to have the gay brother (I see you Andy Samberg!) to distinguish between straight dates, gay dates and man dates--the subject of this movie. Despite all of Peter Klaven's awkward flaws and y... read moreour mutterings that you would never be seen with him in public, you sympathize for him throughout his painful montage of "Mr. Wrongs" and the audience is swept up in the effortless magic when he meets Sydney and everything just flows and feels so right. The 'moments of truth' that touched me most were when Peter could be honest with Sydney the way he hadn't been with anybody else in his entire life. Don't let him go, Peter! You're reminded what it means to find somebody special and absolutely root for them analogous to the way you root for a couple to get together in the end. Only 4 stars because of too much "awkward white dude" humour, it was 20 minutes too long and because Rashida Jones is the only eye candy in this movie.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    September 4, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    I Love You, Man is one terrific comedy film with a great cast. Starring Paul Rudd and Jason Segel, this comedy surrounds a story set around Peter Klaven (Rudd) who has no male friends and because he is getting married, has no prospects of getting a best man. He meets Sydney Fife ... read more(Jason Segel) and they hit it off and become friends. I Love You, Man is a fun, good hearted comedy that has plenty of laughs. The script is well written and John Hamberg has made a wonderful film. There's plenty of laugh out loud moments in the film, and this film is a lot of fun to watch. The chemistry between Segel and Rudd is terrific. The film is very well done, and it's much better than most comedies that have come out recently. I thought that the idea was refreshing and used a totally different idea for its premise. The film doesn't try to copy anything other previous comedy, and its fun to see. The jokes are well thought of and this film simply is a hilarious film to see. As a fan of the rock band Rush, I thoroughly enjoyed their cameo in the film. I didn't expect it. I Love You, Man is a terrific, and because of its cast, it's far better than most films of this caliber. I think that this film is well done, and very entertaining. A well made comedy with plenty of laughs.
  • CreedsDelight
    July 1, 2011
    CreedsDelight
    Love this movie so much.
  • murphmann93
    June 24, 2011
    murphmann93
    A funny film!
  • fb100001048934982
    June 12, 2011
    fb100001048934982
    The premise is very simple, but it works to perfection. The performances from these two hilarious stars are very memorable, and make the tried movie genre of bromances feel fresh again. In fact, it may be one of the best of it's kind.
  • movieguru12
    June 10, 2011
    movieguru12
    Just a great comedy with an awesome cast. Paul Rudd & Jason Segel were awesome and Andy Samberg was great as Paul Rudd's gay brother. Rashida Jones and the rest of the cast were great as well. Just an hilarious movie that I want to slap da bass with :)
  • fb1576983399
    April 29, 2011
    fb1576983399
    The movie is very unique and doesn't rely heavily on its premise. Good chemistry between Rudd, Segel and Jones makes this movie.

View All I Love You, Man Reviews

Critic Reviews

Peter Rainer
March 23, 2009
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

I Love You, Man is the second movie this year -- He's Just Not That Into You being the first -- with a popular catchphrase for its title. This is one of the film's few distinctions. Full Review

Ann Hornaday
March 20, 2009
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

It's a thin premise, and I Love You, Man features the usual quota of jokes involving masturbation, projectile vomiting and flatulence. But is it worth it? Thanks to Rudd and Segel (and some terrific c... Full Review

Richard Corliss
March 20, 2009
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine

The picture is worth catching for the delicate and toxic nuances of Rudd's performance. Full Review

Dana Stevens
March 20, 2009
Dana Stevens, Slate

Though the script doesn't always rise to their level, I Love You, Man is more than worth seeing for the chemistry between the shambling Segel and the endlessly inventive Rudd. Full Review

Peter Hartlaub
March 20, 2009
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle

It's a hilarious comedy made even more successful because so much of the satire seems fresh. Full Review

Stephanie Zacharek
March 20, 2009
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

The marvelous thing about John Hamburg's new comedy, I Love You, Man, is that rather than conforming to fit into some preexisting trend, it recognizes and even exalts in the reality that close male fr... Full Review

Stephen Whitty
March 20, 2009
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

Luckily, the cast is so winning, that the occasional sexism can be ignored, and the off-the-wall pop culture name-checks (Lou Ferrigno, as a guest star?) enjoyed. Full Review

Kyle Smith
March 20, 2009
Kyle Smith, New York Post

I Love You, Man, which is like listening to a 105-minute conversation be tween Ross and Joey on Friends, looks like it might be a Judd Apatow movie in the same way Brett Favre, in a Jets uniform, look... Full Review

Amy Biancolli
March 20, 2009
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

In almost every major detail and minor plot hiccup, the sweet, vulgar, hilariously awkward I Love You, Man follows Ye Olde Formulae for standard romantic comedies. Full Review

Peter Howell
March 20, 2009
Peter Howell, Toronto Star

It's a one-joke pony, but director John Hamburg and his screenwriters manage to stretch it to nearly two hours of hilarity and quasi-profundity. Full Review

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

Cast

More Like This

Click a thumb to vote on that suggestion, or add your own suggestions.

  • Bridesmaids
    Bridesmaids (95%)
  • Dinner for Schmucks
    Dinner for Schmucks (96%)
  • Forgetting Sarah Marshall
    Forgetting Sarah Marshall (92%)
  • Bad Teacher
    Bad Teacher (67%)

More Movies like I Love You, Man

Facts

Submit a Fact | View All
    • Peter Klaven: Alright. Laters on the menjay. [Hangs up]
    • Peter Klaven: Why does everything I say sounds like a Leprechaun!?
    • Peter Klaven: There were tons of guys who were licking each others basses
    • Peter Klaven: Slappa da bass!
    • Peter Klaven: I gotta get some fucking friends.
    • Peter Klaven: Are you telling me that Robbie is your best friend?
    • Oz: Yes, and Hank Marducas.
Submit a Fact | View All

I Love You, Man : Watch Free on TV

I Love You, Man Trivia

  • my sister cant go out unless i go out. I love a man, but i also HATE him HINT:i can list them all  Answer »
  • In which movie do you hear this quote: "An old man dies. A young girl lives. A fair trade. I love you, Nancy."  Answer »
  • In the movie "Sin City" who said this quote; "An old man dies. A young girl lives. A fair trade. I love you, Nancy."  Answer »
  • One of my theories is that men love with their eyes; women love with their ears. I am a marvellous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man I keep his house. You never really know a man until you have divorced him. Are quotes by which actress?  Answer »
More I Love You, Man Trivia

Movie Quizzes

Create a Quiz |

All Quizzes

Video Clips

Upload a Video |

All I Love You, Man Videos

Meet Other Fans

Add I Love You, Man to favorites

Recent News

Submit a Story |

View I Love You, Man News

Recent Lists

Make a List |

View All Lists

Most Popular Skin

No skins yet. Interested in creating one?