The Baxter

“A romantic comedy for anyone who's ever been dumped.”

6.1

2005

1h 31m

ComedyRomance

Mild mannered tax accountant Elliot Sherman is what he calls a "Baxter": the kind of calm, unexciting fellow who "wears sock garters" and "enjoys raking leaves." Loved by bosses and parents, Elliot is a perfectly nice guy. And that's his problem.

Key Crew

Director

Michael Showalter

Producers

Galt Niederhoffer

Celine Rattray

Jonathan Shoemaker

Writers

Michael Showalter

Music

Theodore Shapiro

Cast (33)

Michael Showalter

Elliot Sherman

Elizabeth Banks

Caroline Swann

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Music

Cast (33)

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