I Love You, Man

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I Love You, Man

R

2009

1h 45m

Comedy

Romance

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As his wedding day approaches, Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd) realizes he has no one to act as his best man. Through a series of "man-dates," he finds Sydney Fife (Jason Segel), and the pair become instant friends. But as Peter's "bro-mance" with Sydney grows stronger, it threatens his relationship with his fiancée (Rashida Jones), forcing Peter to make a choice.

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Critics Consensus

I Love You, Man makes the most of its simple premise due to the heartfelt and hilarious performances of Paul Rudd and Jason Segel.

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Paul Brunick

Film Comment Magazine

Oct 20, 2014

[T]his unpretentious crowd-pleaser is still punchy enough to send packed theaters reeling in riotous laughter.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Jun 12, 2009

3.5/5

[Segel's] performance here is loose and confident and very attractive. His star is rising.

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

Jun 12, 2009

3/5

Rudd ... is perfectly cast -- no actor this side of Hugh Grant is more comfortable getting flustered.

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Joe Lipsett

The Queer Gaze (Podcast)

Aug 13, 2026

2.5/5

A "comedy" without many jokes (save Thomas Lennon) and a surprisingly understated Segel performance. Are we really expected to believe that Peter and Zooey decide this doofus helped their marriage? That's the real joke.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Dec 2, 2023

3.5/4

I Love You, Man administers a welcomed sense of authenticity that will keep you reflecting on its appeal long after leaving the theater.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Nov 28, 2020

5/10

The plot offers virtually no surprises, and its formulaic approach to a fairly unique perspective on the awkward humor of male bonding doesn't help the film's impact.

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Geoff T

@RT31236545 Aug 19, 2026

Not a lot of laugh out loud moments, but it hums along effortlessly with plenty of chuckle worthy scenes . I enjoyed this and Rashida Jones is absolutely beautiful and glues it all together.

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David C

@David617 Jun 23, 2026

Tiene una buena historia y un menaje para los que no tiene amigos

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Leaburn O

@RT35452347 Jun 1, 2026

I rarely like these comedies but this had a good feel to it and though lacking laugh out loud moments, the humour was decent and the characters were all fun. Watched on DVD.

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Marcus S

@RT62120795 May 20, 2026

meh underwhelming but has some good moments but remembered it being funnier

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Ben N

@Bneffer Nov 26, 2025

A perfect feel-good comedy. I love you, Movie.

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Ed R

@JustcallmeER Nov 14, 2025

It had its moments but with the star power of Rashida Jones, Jamie Presley, Adam Samberg, Jason Segel and Paul Rudd it was quite the let down.

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John Hamburg

Director

Paul Rudd

Peter Klaven

Jason Segel

Sydney Fife

Rashida Jones

Zooey

Jaime Pressly

Denise

Andy Samberg

Robbie Klaven

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Synopsis

As his wedding day approaches, Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd) realizes he has no one to act as his best man. Through a series of "man-dates," he finds Sydney Fife (Jason Segel), and the pair become instant friends. But as Peter's "bro-mance" with Sydney grows stronger, it threatens his relationship with his fiancée (Rashida Jones), forcing Peter to make a choice.

Director: John Hamburg
Producer: Donald De Line, John Hamburg
Screenwriter: John Hamburg, Larry Levin
Distributor: Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: De Line Pictures, Montecito Picture Company
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Crude References|Sexual References)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 20, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $71.3M
Runtime: 1h 45m

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