"Life is a journey you never have to take alone."

2013

1h 52m

6.0(608 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

A romantic comedy that brings together three disparate characters who are learning to face a challenging and often confusing world as they struggle together against a common demon—sex addiction.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Mark Ruffalo

Adam

Gwyneth Paltrow

Phoebe

Tim Robbins

Mike

Josh Gad

Neil

P!nk

Dede

Patrick Fugit

Danny

Joely Richardson

Katie

Carol Kane

Roberta

Emily Meade

Becky

Isiah Whitlock Jr.

Charles

Creative team

Directed by: Stuart Blumberg
Written by: Stuart Blumberg
Matt Winston
Produced by: Miranda de Pencier
David Koplan

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