What is Extract?
Task: Write a factual overview of the film "Extract" (2009). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Release date
- Sep 3, 2009
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10
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Task: Write a factual overview of the film "Extract" (2009).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Omit unsupported details.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Format: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Extract
Year: 2009
Genre: Comedy (Source 1), American comedy film (Source 2)
Director: Mike Judge (Source 2, 4)
Writer: Mike Judge (Source 2)
Cast: Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis, Kristen Wiig, Ben Affleck (Source 2, 4), J. K. Simmons, Clifton Collins Jr. (Source 2)
Runtime: 1h 32m (Source 1)
Rating: R (Source 1)
Release Date: 09/03/2009 (US) (Source 1)
Plot:
Joel Reynold (or Joel Reynol/Dean - Source 3/5) is the owner of a factory/plant that produces flavor/flower extracts.
He faces personal and professional problems.
He lacks sexual attention from his wife,
Should you watch it?
“A factory owner’s love scheme spirals into chaos when his employee turns out to be a con artist.”
- Sharp humor about workplace and marital mishaps
- Unpredictable plot twists with a con‑artist employee
- Distinctive setting in a flavor‑extract factory
- Dark comedic tone may alienate viewers seeking lighthearted laughs
- The plot’s convoluted scheme can feel uneven
Watch it if you enjoy off‑beat comedies that blend romance and betrayal with a twisty storyline.
The film’s dark humor and mature relationship themes make it more suitable for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What genre is Extract?
It is a comedy film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
When was Extract released?
It was released in the United States on September 3, 2009.
What is the central conflict in Extract?
The story follows a factory owner who schemes to provoke his wife's infidelity so he can start an affair, only to discover his employee is a sociopathic con artist.
Does Extract contain mature themes?
Yes, it includes adult relationship dynamics and dark comedic elements.
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