The Baxter
“A romantic comedy for anyone who's ever been dumped.”
Cast
Michael Showalter 
Elizabeth Banks 
Peter Dinklage 
Michelle Williams 
Justin Theroux Zak Orth
Credits
Written by: Michael Showalter
Plot
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.
Sinekatalog’s take
The Baxter (2005) is a American comedy directed by Michael Showalter. It stars Michael Showalter, Elizabeth Banks and Peter Dinklage. It runs 91 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.4 / 10 (5,128 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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