Finding Amanda

When it comes to screwing up their lives, some people don't know when to cry uncle.

4.8/1020081h 36mReleased

ComedyDrama

A television producer with a penchant for drinking and gambling is sent to Las Vegas to convince his troubled niece to enter rehab.

Released: Jun 27, 2008

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Matthew Broderick

Taylor Peters

Brittany Snow

Amanda

Maura Tierney

Lorraine Mendon

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