The Baxter
“A romantic comedy for anyone who's ever been dumped.”
Synopsis
Mild mannered tax accountant Elliot Sherman is what he calls a "Baxter": the kind of calm, unexciting fellow who "wears sock garters" and "enjoys raking leaves." Loved by bosses and parents, Elliot is a perfectly nice guy. And that's his problem.
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trailer of the Baxter
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-29
Top Cast
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Michael Showalter
Elliot Sherman
Elizabeth Banks
Caroline Swann
Michelle Williams
Cecil Mills
Justin Theroux
Bradley Lake
Zak Orth
Wendall Wimms
Michael Ian Black
Ed
Catherine Lloyd Burns
Stella
Peter Dinklage
Benson Hedges
Paul Rudd
Dan Abbott
Katharine Powell
Sonya Simmons
Jon DeVries
Alan Swann
Donna Mitchell
Judy Swann
Haviland Morris
Kate Lewis
David Wain
Louis Lewis
Jim DeMarse
Leonard Sherman
Leslie Lyles
Sheila Sherman
A.D. Miles
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Joe Lo Truglio
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 26, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Showalter
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Showalter
- Original Score
- Theodore Shapiro, Craig Wedren
- Original Title
- The Baxter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Plum Pictures, IFC Films, IFC Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Showalter
Michael Showalter
Theodore Shapiro, Craig Wedren
Jacob Craycroft, Sarah Flack
Caroline Kaplan, Galt Niederhoffer, Holly Becker, Celine Rattray, Jonathan Shoemaker
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Showalter
Director
Michael Showalter
Writer
Galt Niederhoffer
Producer
Jacob Craycroft
Editor
Sarah Flack
Editor
Theodore Shapiro
Original Music Composer
Craig Wedren
Original Music Composer
Celine Rattray
Producer
Jonathan Shoemaker
Producer
Mark White
Production Design
Daniela Taplin Lundberg
Producer
Jill Kliber
Costume Design
Reagan Silber
Producer
Jill Newell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Baxter
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What is The Baxter about?
Mild mannered tax accountant Elliot Sherman is what he calls a "Baxter": the kind of calm, unexciting fellow who "wears sock garters" and "enjoys raking leaves." Loved by bosses and parents, Elliot is a perfectly nice guy. And that's his problem.
Who directed The Baxter?
The Baxter was directed by Michael Showalter.
Who stars in The Baxter?
The principal cast of The Baxter includes Michael Showalter, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Williams, Justin Theroux, Zak Orth.
When was The Baxter released and how long is it?
The Baxter was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Baxter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Baxter was composed by Theodore Shapiro, Craig Wedren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Baxter?
The Baxter holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).