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Failure to Launch DVD

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© 2006 Paramount Pictures
DVD Release Date: June 27, 2006

Tagline: "To leave the nest, some men just need a little push."

Length: 97 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, partial nudity and language

Failure to Launch Movie Summary:
Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker are paired in this romantic comedy. Tripp (McConaughey) is a 35-year-old still living with his parents (Terry Bradshaw and Kathy Bates), who want him out. The parents hire Paula (Parker), who has created a profession for herself by dealing with men like Tripp. Her method is to date the man, manipulate him into moving out of his parents' house, then break off with him. Paula goes into her routine with Tripp, but things soon get complicated when she starts to fall for him.

Selected Special Features on the Failure to Launch DVD:

• Available in Widescreen and Full-Screen Editions

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