Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- warm
- breezy
- hopeful
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics found the premise and star chemistry appealing but broadly agreed that the film was bland, conventional, and lacking in dramatic necessity.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Larry loses his long-term job, enrolls in community college, and discovers new social and romantic possibilities.
Larry develops a crush on his public-speaking instructor Mercedes Tainot.
Larry joins a colorful college circle of outcasts, overlooked adults, and scooter-riding classmates.
Downsizing, mortgage debt, and the search for a second career shape Larry's central predicament.
Films like Larry Crowne, and why
The Intern
shared themes of midlife reinvention, economic insecurity, and warm romantic comedy
The 40-Year-Old Virgin
shared fish out of water premise, adult self-discovery, and breezy ensemble humor
It's Complicated
shared romantic comedy structure, workplace dissatisfaction, and hopeful personal renewal
Movie Details
- Director
- Tom Hanks
- Release Date
- 2011-06-30
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (1454)
Cast
- Tom Hanks
- Julia Roberts
- Bryan Cranston
- Cedric the Entertainer
- Pam Grier
- Taraji P. Henson
- George Takei
- Nia Vardalos
- Sarah Mahoney
- Roxana Ortega
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Larry Crowne about?
- A recently downsized everyman finds friendship, purpose, and unexpected romance after enrolling in community college.
- What is Larry Crowne like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Larry Crowne as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Larry Crowne violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Larry Crowne.
- What did critics think of Larry Crowne?
- Critics found the premise and star chemistry appealing but broadly agreed that the film was bland, conventional, and lacking in dramatic necessity.
- Which films are like Larry Crowne?
- Films with a similar feel include The Intern, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and It's Complicated.
- How long is Larry Crowne?
- Larry Crowne runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch Larry Crowne?
- In United States, Larry Crowne is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
