The Answer Man

The Answer Man

He wrote the book on life's big questions. But the truth is he hasn't got a clue.

200995 min6.2 / 10

A gentle romantic comedy about a spiritually bankrupt recluse learning to open his heart through an unlikely connection with his chiropractor.

Twenty years ago, Arlen Faber wrote a book about spirituality that became wildly popular. These days, he's a curmudgeonly recluse who only enjoys the company of his chiropractor, Elizabeth. As Elizabeth's warmth starts to melt Arlen's cold heart, he comes to realize what love really means.

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