Movie

Failure to Launch

“To leave the nest, some men just need a little push.”

★ 5.8(1,799)20061h 37m

Failure to Launch is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Tom Dey
Release date: 2006-03-10
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $130,224,158
Budget: $50,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Failure to Launch Productions

Failure to Launch — trailer

About Failure to Launch

Failure to Launch is a 2006 movie in the Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Tom Dey, starring Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker and Zooey Deschanel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 1,799 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Failure to Launch in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

At 35, Tripp has an interesting job, a hip car, a passion for sailing, an active dating life, and a great house - trouble is, he still lives with his parents, Al and Sue, who are not happy about it. Al and Sue are fascinated when friends whose adult son has recently moved away from home reveal they hired an expert to help. In desperation to push Tripp out of the nest once and for all, Al and Sue hatch a plan to hire Paula, an "interventionist," who has a formula in these cases.

Cast

Matthew McConaughey

Tripp

Sarah Jessica Parker

Paula

Zooey Deschanel

Kit

Justin Bartha

Ace

Bradley Cooper

Demo

Terry Bradshaw

Kathy Bates

Sue

Tyrel Jackson Williams

Jeffrey

Katheryn Winnick

Melissa

Rob Corddry

Gun Salesman

Patton Oswalt

Techie Guy

Stephen Tobolowsky

Bud

Themes & keywords

sailboatsports carparent child relationshipextreme sportssailingromcomyoung boydatinginterventionlyingexpertpretend relationshiphanging outsecretbest friends

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Failure to Launch in Canada?+

In Canada, Failure to Launch is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Failure to Launch on Netflix?+

Failure to Launch is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Failure to Launch?+

Failure to Launch has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Failure to Launch?+

Failure to Launch stars Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zooey Deschanel, Justin Bartha and Bradley Cooper.

When did Failure to Launch come out?+

Failure to Launch is a 2006 movie directed by Tom Dey.

What genre is Failure to Launch?+

Failure to Launch is Romance and Comedy film.

Who directed Failure to Launch?+

Failure to Launch was directed by Tom Dey.