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The Chumscrubber (2005) - Movie Details

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Release Date: August 5, 2005 (Limited)
On DVD: January 10, 2006
Genre: Drama
Director: Arie Posin
Writer: Zac Stanford
Cast: Jamie Bell, Camilla Belle, Justin Chatwin, Glenn Close, Rory Culkin, William Fichtner, Ralph Fiennes, John Heard, Lauren Holly, Allison Janney, Josh Janowicz, Carrie-Anne Moss, Lou Taylor Pucci, Rita Wilson
Studio: Newmarket Films
Official site: thechumscrubber.com
Running Time: 108 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for language, violent content, drug material and some sexuality

When Dean Stiffle ("Billy Elliot's Jamie Bell) discovers the body of his best friend, Troy (Josh Janowicz), hanging in his bedroom, he doesn't bother telling any of the parents in his postcard perfect California neighborhood, figuring they wouldn't care. Dean shows no outward signs of remorse, and his father (William Fichtner), author of best-selling pop psychology books with titles such as The Happy Accident, treats his son with all the affection of a lab rat....

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With one of the catchier titles of the year, "The Chumscrubber" is a surprisingly funny and well-made film that, while not perfect, has plenty to offer. Full movie review »

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