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The 40-Year-Old Virgin

2005 · Movie · R · 116 min · ★ 6.4 · 79% critics

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A shy, content office worker is embarrassed when his friends discover he has never had sex and make it their mission to change that. As their over-the-top advice piles up, he struggles with pressure and awkward encounters, until he meets a warm single mother who complicates everything in a sweeter way.

Also known as The 40 Year-Old Virgin · The 40 Year Old Virgin: Unrated Edition · 40 ans et encore puceau · The 40-Year-Old Virgin (Extended Version)

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Details
Original title
The 40 Year Old Virgin
Years
2005
Release date
2005-08-11
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
116 min
Critic score
79/100
TMDB rating
6.4/10 (7,235 votes)
Budget
$26,000,000
About

You’ll like this if you enjoy raunchy comedies with a sweet side and awkward, relatable humor; Not for you if you dislike crude jokes or outdated attitudes, and you might also enjoy Knocked Up or American Pie.

Pros: very funny; sweet heart; strong lead | Cons: runs long; repeats jokes; outdated humor

Themes

  • first time
  • virgin
  • male friendship
  • co-workers relationship
  • poker game
  • sex comedy
  • virginity
  • sex

Awards & recognition

  • MTV Movie AwardBest Comedic Performance · 2006
  • Boston Society of Film Critics AwardBest Supporting Actress · 2005
  • Broadcast Film Critics Association AwardBest Comedy Film · 2005
  • MTV Movie AwardBest Comedic Performance · 2006 · nominated
  • MTV Movie AwardBest Breakthrough Performance · 2006 · nominated
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  • MTV Movie AwardBest Movie · 2006 · nominated
  • MTV Movie AwardBest On-Screen Duo · 2006 · nominated
  • MTV Movie AwardBest Performance · 2006 · nominated
  • Writers Guild of America AwardBest Original Screenplay · 2006 · nominated
  • Boston Society of Film Critics AwardBest Supporting Actress · 2005 · nominated
  • Broadcast Film Critics Association AwardBest Comedy Film · 2005 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Judd Apatow