Without a Paddle (2004) movie poster

Without a Paddle (2004)

"The call of the wild. The thrill of adventure. The mistake of a lifetime."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 72%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 22% (RT: 15%, MC: 29) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyActionAdventureMystery

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Runtime
1h 35m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.6/10 (696 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
15%
Metacritic
29
Cast
Seth Green as Dan Mott
Matthew Lillard as Jerry Conlaine
Dax Shepard as Tom Marshall
Ethan Suplee as Elwood
Abraham Benrubi as Dennis
Antony Starr as Billy Newwood
Burt Reynolds as Del Knox
Christina Moore as Butterfly
Most people think so. 72% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 696 votes. Critics scored it lower at 22%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Three friends, whose lives have been drifting apart, reunite for the funeral of a fourth childhood friend. When looking through their childhood belongings, they discover a trunk which contained details on a quest their friend was attempting. It revealed that he was hot on the trail of the $200,000 that went missing with airplane hijacker D.B. Cooper in 1971. They decide to continue his journey, but do not understand the dangers they will soon encounter. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Seth Green spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 2004 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Without a Paddle is a 2004 comedy, action, adventure film directed by Steven Brill. Three friends, whose lives have been drifting apart, reunite for the funeral of a fourth childhood friend. When looking through their childhood belongings, they discover a trunk which contained details on a quest their friend was attempting.

It revealed that he was hot on the trail of the $200,000 that went missing with airplane hijacker D.B. Cooper in 1971. They decide to continue his journey, but do not understand the dangers they will soon encounter.

The film has been rated by 696 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Without a Paddle delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Without a Paddle (2004) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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