Trust the Man (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.1

Trust the Man poster

Released in 2005, Trust the Man is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Bart Freundlich, running about 103 minutes. “Men play the game. Women know the score.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Overachieving actress Rebecca must come to grips with her failing marriage to stay-at-home dad Tom. While Rebecca's slacker brother Tobey can't seem to commit to his aspiring-novelist girlfriend, Elaine. As both relationships spin out of control, the two couples embark on a quest to rediscover the magic and romance of falling in love in New York.

Who’s in it. Trust the Man stars David Duchovny as Tom, Julianne Moore as Rebecca, Billy Crudup as Tobey and Maggie Gyllenhaal as Elaine, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Trust the Man has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trust the Man page.

If you liked it. Fans of Trust the Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Trust the Man (2005)?
In US, Trust the Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Trust the Man worth watching?
Trust the Man holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Trust the Man?
Trust the Man stars David Duchovny, Julianne Moore, Billy Crudup, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Justin Bartha.
When was Trust the Man released?
Trust the Man was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.