Comedy,Drama,Romance
United States of America
Trust the Man is a romantic comedy-drama movie directed by Bart Freundlich and released in 2005. The movie follows the lives of two couples, Rebecca and Tom, and Tobey and Elaine, as they navigate their relationships in contemporary New York City.
Rebecca is a successful stage actress known for her roles in Broadway shows, while Tom is a stay-at-home dad, struggling to find a job and support his family. Rebecca is frustrated with Tom's lack of ambition and believes that he is not doing enough to contribute to their family's income. Tom, on the other hand, feels emasculated by his wife's success and wishes for more emotional connection and support.
Tobey, Rebecca's younger brother, is a commitment-phobic musician who has been dating Elaine, an aspiring novelist, for seven years. Elaine is eager to take their relationship to the next level, but Tobey is reluctant to commit and feels stifled by the idea of settling down.
As the relationships between the two couples start to unravel, they find themselves questioning their feelings for each other and searching for ways to reconnect. Rebecca and Tom embark on a journey of self-discovery and learn to appreciate and support each other's dreams. Tobey and Elaine reexamine their relationship and explore new ways to ignite their passion.
Trust the Man features an ensemble cast that includes Julianne Moore as Rebecca, David Duchovny as Tom, Billy Crudup as Tobey, Maggie Gyllenhaal as Elaine, and Eva Mendes as Pamela, a work colleague of Tom's who becomes a love interest. The movie was praised for its realistic portrayal of relationships, witty dialogue, and excellent performances from the cast.
