---
title: "I Love You, Man"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/i-love-you-man-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 16538
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# I Love You, Man (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/i-love-you-man-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

I Love You, Man is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by The Montecito Picture Company, De Line Pictures, Bernard Gayle Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A successful real estate agent gets engaged and realizes he lacks a male friend to be his best man."

### Why Watch
- funny premise about male friendship
- engaging lead character journey

### Caveats & Content Note
- features bizarre and awkward dating situations
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating and contains mature or awkward comedic themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, romance

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/i-love-you-man-2009#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Hamburg
- **Networks / Studios**: The Montecito Picture Company, De Line Pictures, Bernard Gayle Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Paul Rudd** as *Peter Klaven*
- **Jason Segel** as *Sydney Fife*
- **Rashida Jones** as *Zooey Rice*
- **Andy Samberg** as *Robbie Klaven*
- **J.K. Simmons** as *Oswald Klaven*
- **Jane Curtin** as *Joyce Klaven*
- **Jon Favreau** as *Barry*
- **Jaime Pressly** as *Denise*
- **Rob Huebel** as *Tevin Downey*
- **Thomas Lennon** as *Doug*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
Peter Klaven tries to find a best man for his wedding after realizing he lacks close male friends.

### Q: Who is Peter Klaven engaged to?
Peter is engaged to Zooey, the woman of his dreams.

### Q: What is Peter's profession?
Peter is a successful real estate agent.

### Q: How does Peter attempt to solve his problem?
He embarks on a series of bizarre and awkward man-dates to find a friend.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the US on 03/20/2009.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [I Love You, Man — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/16538)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*