Hall Pass

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"One week. No rules."
  • R
  • 2011
  • 1 hr 45 min
  • 5.9  (132,162)
  • 45

Hall Pass is a romantic comedy movie from 2011 starring Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, and Christina Applegate in lead roles. Directed by the Farrelly brothers, the movie revolves around a couple who feel that their marriage has lost its spark, and after a series of arguments and misunderstandings, the husband's friends suggest they take a "hall pass" - a week-long break from marriage to do whatever they want - to try and fix things.

The story follows Rick (Owen Wilson) and Fred (Jason Sudeikis), two middle-aged friends who have been married for many years. However, they are both unhappy in their marriages and constantly fantasize about other women. One day, after a disastrous double date with their wives, their friends try to cheer them up by suggesting the idea of a hall pass - giving them a week off from their marriages to do whatever they want, guilt-free.

Initially, both Rick and Fred are thrilled with the idea and plan to use their hall passes to sleep with as many women as possible. However, as the week progresses, they realize that the grass is not always greener on the other side. When they finally meet their dream girls, they discover that they are not what they expected them to be. Meanwhile, their wives, Maggie (Jenna Fischer) and Grace (Christina Applegate), also use their hall pass to explore other options and have fun.

As the week goes on, Rick and Fred realize that they miss their wives and their families more than they thought they would. They begin to question their decisions and wonder if the hall pass was a mistake. Meanwhile, Maggie and Grace also have their own experiences but ultimately realize how much they love their husbands and want to work things out with them.

The movie is filled with hilarious and awkward moments as the characters try to navigate their new lifestyle. One memorable scene features Rick and Fred trying to pick up women at a coffee shop, only to be humiliated when they are rejected by women half their age. Another scene features Maggie and Grace partying at a club and getting into trouble with the law.

The chemistry between the actors is excellent, and each character is well-written and well-acted. Owen Wilson is charismatic as always in his role as Rick, the lovable slacker who loves his wife but can't help fantasizing about other women. Jason Sudeikis is hilarious as Fred, the perpetually horny friend who is always trying to get into trouble. Christina Applegate brings depth to her role as Grace, the strong-willed wife who realizes the importance of her marriage.

Overall, Hall Pass is a funny and heartwarming movie about the struggles of married life and the importance of communication and trust in any relationship. The movie reminds us that sometimes, the things we think we want are not necessarily what we need, and true happiness often lies closer to home than we think.

Hall Pass is a 2011 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.9 and a MetaScore of 45.

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  • Release Date
    2011
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 45 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.9  (132,162)
  • Metascore
    45
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