Hall Pass

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Hall Pass

R

2011

1h 46m

Comedy

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Best friends Rick and Fred each have been married for a long time, and they are showing signs of restlessness. To revitalize their marriages, their wives grant them one week to do whatever they please, no questions asked. At first, the deal sounds like a dream come true, but as the week marches on, the two friends discover that their expectations are wildly out of sync with reality.

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Critics Consensus

Some filmgoers may be surprised by the Farrellys' defense of traditional domestic values in Hall Pass -- unfortunately, they'll probably also be dismayed by the absence of laughs.

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

04/03/2019

1.5/5

Hall Pass teeters on the brink, and just about manages to stay in the rink.

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

06/19/2011

B-

Wilson and Sudeikis make an amusingly goofy pair.

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William Goss

Film.com

06/16/2011

The joke is supposed to be that it's sad to see these guys so desperate for a lay, but in truth, it's even sadder to see the brothers this desperate for a laugh.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

07/31/2023

0.5/4

The runtime feels like three hours, probably because the Farrellys stretch out a simple premise for about an hour and twenty minutes too long.

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

10/06/2022

Hall Pass ends up being an inverted sermon, dissuading the married public from going hunting themselves. [Full review in Spanish]

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

10/03/2022

1.5/5

If only "Hall Pass" were a TV pilot that kept the pace of Rick and Fred’s first two days of freedom; running eight minutes, there would only be 20 left of what would likely be the only episode to air. You will not provide your own laugh track.

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Brian M

@RT70074185 Jun 24

I have loved Owen ever since I was a kid, so whatever I say in this review, just know it is a biased review. However, I think the idea(giving someone a hall pass in a relationship) is really good. Very unrealistic in the real world, but a funny idea nonetheless. I have a funny scene that actually drove me to this movie when the husband were in the back and the wives at the front of the car. I think that scene was really really funny and creative

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Jeremiah K.

@RT12553559 Jun 17

Incredible role play by the guys. Great cast and concept. Purchased for rewatch. Lesson in there.

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Prime P

@Pri.e Mar 2

Pretty dumb. It has a few moments that are funny, but makes 38 year olds look and act like they are 60.

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dede W.

@RT37612585 Mar 1

Man this movie was so funny reminded me of a Marlon Wayne’s movie, even have some nostalgic songs I would watch this movie again 10/10😂💗

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Ed R

@JustcallmeER Oct 31

A fun, quirky comedy with fun situations!

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Nicholas S

@RT12993130 05/23/2025

Movie gave me a lot of mixed feelings. The laughs were there but could’ve definitely been shorter. I premis I enjoyed but it just sort of got too dragged out and wierd. But still worth watching if ur in a silly mood.

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Synopsis

Best friends Rick and Fred each have been married for a long time, and they are showing signs of restlessness. To revitalize their marriages, their wives grant them one week to do whatever they please, no questions asked. At first, the deal sounds like a dream come true, but as the week marches on, the two friends discover that their expectations are wildly out of sync with reality.

Director: Peter Farrelly, Robert Farrelly
Producer: Peter Farrelly, Robert Farrelly, Charles B. Wessler, Bradley Thomas, Mark Charpentier
Screenwriter: Kevin Barnett, Pete Jones, Peter Farrelly, Robert Farrelly
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Conundrum Entertainment
Rating: R (Drug Use|Crude and Sexual Humor|Language|Some Graphic Nudity)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 25, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $45.0M
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: SDDS, DTS, Dolby