The Baxter
“A romantic comedy for anyone who's ever been dumped.”
2005•PG-13•1h 31m•6.0•Released
ComedyRomance
Mild mannered tax accountant Elliot Sherman 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.
Director
Michael Showalter
Writer
Michael Showalter
Languages
English
Studio
Plum Pictures
Cast
Michael Showalter
Elliot Sherman
Elizabeth Banks
Caroline Swann
Michelle Williams
Cecil Mills
Justin Theroux
Bradley Lake
Zak Orth
Wendall Wimms
Michael Ian Black
Ed
Catherine Lloyd Burns
Stella
Peter Dinklage
Benson Hedges
Paul Rudd
Dan Abbott
Katharine Powell
Sonya Simmons
Jon DeVries
Alan Swann
Donna Mitchell
Judy Swann
Haviland Morris
Kate Lewis
David Wain
Louis Lewis
Jim DeMarse
Leonard Sherman
Production
Company
Plum Pictures
Company
IFC Films
Company
IFC Productions
Producer
Galt Niederhoffer
Producer
Celine Rattray
Producer
Jonathan Shoemaker
Producer
Reagan Silber
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