'THE ANSWER MAN' Starring Jeff Daniels and Lauren Graham to Premiere as a Sneak Preview on HDNet Movies

'THE ANSWER MAN' Starring Jeff Daniels and Lauren Graham to Premiere as a Sneak Preview on HDNet Movies

Film to Premiere Wednesday, July 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET - Two Days Prior to its National Theatrical Release

DALLAS, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- HDNet Movies presents a special Sneak Preview of the movie THE ANSWER MAN, starring Jeff Daniels (The Squid and the Whale), Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls) and Lou Taylor Pucci (Thumbsucker), Wednesday, July 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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Critics are raving about THE ANSWER MAN. Pete Hammond of BOXOFFICE MAGAZINE calls the film, "A sparkling, wickedly funny comedy. Jeff Daniels is outstanding. For those looking for smart, sharp, witty filmmaking, here's your answer!" Michael Musto of THE VILLAGE VOICE says, "Jeff Daniels and Lauren Graham are delightful in this thought provoking rom-com," and Steven Farber calls THE ANSWER MAN, "A warm and witty comedy with characters that come alive, thanks to splendid performances by Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham and Lou Taylor Pucci."

From first-time director John Hindman, comes this romantic comedy about Arlen Faber (Daniels), the reclusive author of "Me and God," a book that has redefined spirituality for an entire generation and has been translated into over 100 languages.

On the eve of the 20th anniversary of his still wildly popular book, Arlen is still sought after as the man who has all the answers. Arlen's life collides with Elizabeth (Graham), a single mom raising her seven year-old son, and Kris (Taylor Pucci), a young man fresh out of rehab who is searching for meaning. Both Elizabeth and Kris are hopeful that Arlen has the answers, but the truth is, he hasn't got a clue.

The film also stars Kat Dennings (Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist) and Olivia Thirlby (Juno).

THE ANSWER MAN is the latest installment in the HDNet Movies "Sneak Preview" series. Only HDNet Movies presents exclusive "Sneak Previews" of films to viewers before they premiere in theaters. All Sneak Preview films are free to HDNet Movies subscribers.

HDNet Movies will offer THE ANSWER MAN as a special Sneak Preview on Wednesday, July 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET, with encore presentations at 9:45 and 11:30 p.m. ET that same evening.

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Only HDNet Movies (www.hdnetmovies.com, twitter.com/hdnetmovies) delivers exclusive Sneak Previews of new movies before they hit theaters. The HDNet Movies Sneak Preview series features top Hollywood stars in critically acclaimed performances including Gwyneth Paltrow, Joaquin Phoenix, Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Tom Hanks, Vera Farmiga, Parker Posey, Brian Cox, Matthew Broderick, Brittany Snow, Eric Bana, John Malkovich, and Emily Blunt.

Upcoming Sneak Previews include THE ANSWER MAN starring Jeff Daniels and Lauren Graham.

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