• Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2012)

    When Jeff (Jason Segel) leaves his mother's basement to buy wood glue at the store, he looks for signs from the universe to determine his path. However, a series of unexpected and amusing events leads him to cross paths with his family, especially his brother (Ed Helms), in the strangest of circumstances and locations. If Jeff is very lucky and universally blessed, he will find the meaning of his life... and remember to buy the wood glue as well.

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Jeff, Who Lives at Home
60
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Release Date: March 16th, 2012

DVD Release Date: June 19th, 2012

R |1 hr 23 min

Plot Summary

When Jeff (Jason Segel) leaves his mother's basement to buy wood glue at the store, he looks for signs from the universe to determine his path. However, a series of unexpected and amusing events leads him to cross paths with his family, especially his brother (Ed Helms), in the strangest of circumstances and locations. If Jeff is very lucky and universally blessed, he will find the meaning of his life... and remember to buy the wood glue as well.

Cast: Jason Segel, Ed Helms, Susan Sarandon, Judy Greer, Rae Dawn Chong, Steve Zissis, Evan Ross, Lee Nguyen

Director: Jay Duplass

Genres: Comedy drama

Production Co: Mr. Mudd, Right of Way Films, Indian Paintbrush

Keywords: Touching , Heartwarming , Quest , Growing up , Mother , 2010s , Amusing , Brother ,

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  • 70
    The Hollywood Reporter

    A short and sweet outing pairing the Duplass brothers with mismatched screen siblings Jason Segel and Ed Helms, Jeff Who Lives at Home pulls back from the comedy of Cyrus in favor of character-defining vignettes and moments of grace. show more

  • 75
    Steven ReaPhiladelphia Inquirer

    Nothing in this quiet, quirky comedy from the brothers Duplass comes close to Jeff's inspired, bong-fueled deconstruction of "Signs," but it gives us a good idea of where this guy is coming from. show more

  • 60
    Joe MorgensternWall Street Journal

    Surprisingly, though, most of the material avoids the treacle zone, while Jason Segel, as the man-child in residence, gives a performance that I can only describe as gravely affecting. show more

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