Failure to Launch

Failure to Launch (2006) skewers middle-aged immaturity with its tale of Tripp, a 35-year-old man-child who clings to the comforts of his parents' home while maintaining a veneer of adulthood. When friends of his parents recount their success in persuading their own grown son to leave, the frustrated Al and Sue enlist Paula, a professional interventionist, to coax Tripp into independence. The film’s blend of comedic timing and familial tension creates a satirical portrait of contemporary dependency and the lengths parents will go to ensure their children's growth.