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Cedar Rapids (2011)

Cedar Rapids (2011)
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A childlike insurance salesman discovers his inner grown-up in this comedy from director Miguel Arteta and producer Alexander Payne. Tim Lippe (Ed Helms) sells insurance for a living. He's passionate about his career, so when the top salesman at the company dies on the eve of a big industry convention in Cedar Rapids, IA, his boss, Bill (Stephen Root), decides that Tim should take the trip to represent their company, and possibly accept a major award. Trouble is, not only has Tim never been on an airplane before, but he's in such a state of arrested development that he's even started sleeping with his former elementary school teacher Mrs. Vanderhei (Sigourney Weaver). Arriving at the convention ready to put his best foot forward, Tim hits it off with his hotel roommate Ron (Isiah Whitlock Jr.), but is soon thrust out of his comfort zone when he learns they will be sharing a room with their amoral, hard-partying colleague Dean (John C. Reilly), whom Tim has been instructed to avoid at all costs. Later, when the three unlikely roommates meet up with fellow insurance slinger Joan (Anne Heche), the chemistry just clicks. However, when the ultra-conservative president of the entire organization (Kurtwood Smith) catches Tim in a compromising position, it all starts to fall apart. Now, if Tim can just shed his illusions and finally see the truth about the people he always looked up to, perhaps he can find the courage to recapture his integrity, and return home and face the future with a newfound sense of self-assurance. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Ed HelmsJohn C. Reilly, (more)
Director(s):
Miguel Arteta
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of Cedar Rapids

A childlike insurance salesman discovers his inner grown-up in this comedy from director Miguel Arteta and producer Alexander Payne. Tim Lippe (Ed Helms) sells insurance for a living. He's passionate about his career, so when the top salesman at the company dies on the eve of a big industry convention in Cedar Rapids, IA, his boss, Bill (Stephen Root), decides that Tim should take the trip to represent their company, and possibly accept a major award. Trouble is, not only has Tim never been on an airplane before, but he's in such a state of arrested development that he's even started sleeping with his former elementary school teacher Mrs. Vanderhei (Sigourney Weaver). Arriving at the convention ready to put his best foot forward, Tim hits it off with his hotel roommate Ron (Isiah Whitlock Jr.), but is soon thrust out of his comfort zone when he learns they will be sharing a room with their amoral, hard-partying colleague Dean (John C. Reilly), whom Tim has been instructed to avoid at all costs. Later, when the three unlikely roommates meet up with fellow insurance slinger Joan (Anne Heche), the chemistry just clicks. However, when the ultra-conservative president of the entire organization (Kurtwood Smith) catches Tim in a compromising position, it all starts to fall apart. Now, if Tim can just shed his illusions and finally see the truth about the people he always looked up to, perhaps he can find the courage to recapture his integrity, and return home and face the future with a newfound sense of self-assurance. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
87 mins

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Director(s):
Miguel Arteta
Writer(s):
Phil Johnston
Producer(s):
Alexander PayneJim TaylorJim Burke
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Not For Children, Sexual Situations, Adult Humor, Drug Content, Profanity)
Categories:
Comedy
Cedar Rapids Awards:
  • 2011 - National Board of Review - Best Independent Film
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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John C.

Really refreshing comedy, with nice people for a change (instead of mean know-it-alls). I have been so tired of Hollywood writers making regular people, with unglamorous jobs and lifestyles, into clowns, hicks and dummies to be mocked and scorned. Here are a bunch of nice people, with real problems and faults, and they actually try to help each other and be a friend to each other. One of the best movies I have seen in a long time, and some genuine laughs.

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John M.

it was a pretty good movie. i thought it was a nice drama, or it was a little comedy and drama thrown into it but all in all it was a nice movie. i would recommend to anybody

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John P.

Funny, great acting, a good story.

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