---
title: "Answer This!"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/answer-this-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 78309
imdb_id: "tt1488164"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 22
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Answer This! (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/answer-this-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Answer This! is a 2011 comedy and romance film directed with a PG-13 rating and a runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes. The story follows brilliant trivia whiz Paul Tarson, who excels at answering little questions but struggles with major life decisions like his post-grad school future and procrastinated dissertation.

Faced with a cut in funding from his father, Paul discovers the First Annual Ann Arbor Pub Trivia Tournament, which forces him to confront his future. The film is characterized by its focus on trivia culture and personal growth, offering a blend of lighthearted comedy and romantic elements set against an academic backdrop.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A brilliant trivia whiz confronts his future when he enters a local pub trivia tournament."

### Why Watch
- Follows a brilliant trivia whiz navigating life after grad school.
- Features the First Annual Ann Arbor Pub Trivia Tournament.
- Combines comedy and romance elements in a 2011 release.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers looking for detailed streaming availability or broader critical metrics will find limited data provided in the sources.
- Tone & Suitability: The film blends comedy and romance with a PG-13 rating and a runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #pub-trivia, #grad-school, #coming-of-age, #romance, #comedy, #ann-arbor

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Christopher Farah
- **Networks / Studios**: 3, 4 Women Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Christopher Gorham** as *Paul Tarson*
- **Arielle Kebbel** as *Naomi*
- **Chris Parnell** as *Brian Collins*
- **Nelson Franklin** as *James Koogly*
- **Kip Pardue** as *Lucas Brannstrom*
- **Evan Jones** as *Izzy 'Ice' Dasselway*
- **Kali Hawk** as *Shelly*
- **Ralph Williams** as *Dr. Elliot Tarson*
- **Michael Sinterniklaas** as *Umlatt the Flunkie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Answer This!
Streaming availability is not specified in the provided sources.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching
It is worth watching if you enjoy comedic romances centered around pub trivia and academic procrastination.

### Q: Binge duration
The film has a total runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes.

### Q: Essential episodes
As a feature film released in 2011, it is a standalone movie rather than an episodic series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Answer This! — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/78309)
- [Answer This! - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Answer_This!)
- [Answer This! (2011) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/answer-this/credits)
- [Answer This! - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Answer_This!)
- [Answer This! (2011) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/answer-this/10048634/credits/)
- [Col Needham of IMDb: ‘Everything about me is movies’](https://www.ft.com/)

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