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4.6 / 10(5 votes)IMDb20051h 58mUnited States of America

Carpool Guy

Synopsis

Joel Goodman is a hotshot advertising executive angling for a promotion, but he feels stuck - not least of all in traffic. A seeming answer to his prayers comes in the form of a homeless man whom Joel pays to sit in his passenger seat so he can use the carpool lane. The two form an unexpected bond, and Joel comes to realize that sometimes changing lanes can change your life.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 11, 2005

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Corbin Bernsen
Screenplay & Story
Peter Soldinger
Original Title
Carpool Guy
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 58m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Corbin Bernsen

Screenplay & Story

Peter Soldinger

Producers

Corbin Bernsen, Shaun Edwardes, Mike Wittlin

Department Leadership Roster

Corbin Bernsen

Corbin Bernsen

Producer

Shaun Edwardes

Producer

Peter Soldinger

Writer

Corbin Bernsen

Corbin Bernsen

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Carpool Guy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carpool Guy

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Carpool Guy about?

Joel Goodman is a hotshot advertising executive angling for a promotion, but he feels stuck - not least of all in traffic. A seeming answer to his prayers comes in the form of a homeless man whom Joel pays to sit in his passenger seat so he can use the carpool lane. The two form an unexpected bond, and Joel comes to realize that sometimes changing lanes can change your life.

Who directed Carpool Guy?

Carpool Guy was directed by Corbin Bernsen.

Who stars in Carpool Guy?

The principal cast of Carpool Guy includes Lauralee Bell, Corbin Bernsen, Robert Blesse, Sharon Case, Jeanne Cooper.

When was Carpool Guy released and how long is it?

Carpool Guy was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.