---
title: "The Amateurs"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-amateurs-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 17035
imdb_id: "tt0405163"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 111
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Amateurs (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-amateurs-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Amateurs" (2006).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventions (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Use only provided material.
Title: The Amateurs (originally called The Moguls).
Release Year: 2006 (TMDB), 2005 (Wikipedia/IMDb). Self-correction: The prompt asks for an overview of "The Amateurs" (2006). I will mention the years provided.
US Release Date: 12/07/2007.
Genre: Comedy.
Runtime: 1h 36m.
Rating: R.
Director/Writer: Michael Traeger.
Starring: Jeff Bridges.
Plot: A small town band of loveable losers/six friends in a small town in the United States decide to make a full-length amateur adult film. They think it is a road to riches and fame. It turns into a hilarious misadventure.
Theme: Sex sells in America.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Amateurs is a comedy film directed and written

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Traeger
- **Networks / Studios**: Raygun Productions, First Look International, Qwerty Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jeff Bridges** as *Andy Sargentee*
- **Tim Blake Nelson** as *Barney Macklehatton*
- **Joe Pantoliano** as *Some Idiot*
- **Ted Danson** as *Moose*
- **William Fichtner** as *Otis*
- **Patrick Fugit** as *Emmett*
- **John Hawkes** as *Moe*
- **Brad William Henke** as *Ron*
- **Dawn Didawick** as *Clara*
- **Glenne Headly** as *Helen Tatelbaum*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Amateurs online?
The Amateurs is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Amateurs worth watching?
The Amateurs holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 111 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Amateurs and when was it released?
The Amateurs is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 2006. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Amateurs?
The Amateurs was directed by Michael Traeger.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Amateurs — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/17035)
- [The Amateurs (2006) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/17035-the-amateurs/cast)
- [The Amateurs - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amateurs)
- [The Amateurs (2005) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0405163/fullcredits/)

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