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Foxx portrays Michael Dawson, a successful Chicago businessman whose life falls apart while he's driving to the Grand Canyon with his gorgeous fiance, Rae. When Rae discovers that he has used their savings to buy the car, she cuts off the engagement and leaves him behind. Intent on driving back to Chicago to win Rae back, Michael instead finds himself stuck in a hillbilly town.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Sensuality|Language|Violence)
  • Genre:
    comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Steve Rash
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $4.7M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Minus Eye Productions, Trimark Pictures, Neal H. Moritz Productions
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Jamie Foxx
Michael
Nia Long
Rae
Barry Corbin
Pembry
John Cullum
Jack
Jake Busey
Beaumont
Michael Shamus Wiles
Biker
Eduardo Yáñez
Rodrigo
Gary Owen
Clute
Sarah Paulson
Mary
Ian Black
Man
Steve Rash
Director
Jeff Eastin
Writer (Story)
Erik Fleming
Writer (Story)
Jeff Eastin
Writer (Screenplay)
Mark Amin
Executive Producer
Kevin DeWalt
Executive Producer
Robert Folk
Original Music
David A. Makin
Cinematographer
Mary Vernieu
Casting
Anne McCarthy
Casting
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  • Feb 28, 2008
    Watch it on comedy central when you're drunk one afternoon...it's about the only time and situation to watch it
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