The Baxter (2005)
A romantic comedy for anyone who's ever been dumped.
2005 · PG-13 · 1h 31m · Comedy, Romance
Genres: Comedy, Romance
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.
Director: Michael Showalter
Writers: Michael Showalter
Music by: Theodore Shapiro, Craig Wedren
Cinematography: Tim Orr
Editor: Jacob Craycroft, Sarah Flack
Rated 6/10 by 52 viewers
Cast
Michael Showalter as Elliot ShermanElizabeth Banks as Caroline SwannMichelle Williams as Cecil MillsJustin Theroux as Bradley LakeZak Orth as Wendall WimmsMichael Ian Black as EdCatherine Lloyd Burns as StellaPeter Dinklage as Benson HedgesPaul Rudd as Dan AbbottKatharine Powell as Sonya SimmonsJon DeVries as Alan SwannDonna Mitchell as Judy SwannMore like this
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