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The Truth About Average Guys

2009-11-09 · 83 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Romance

An insecure man has his dimwitted actor friend pose as his mentally challenged brother in order to get to know a beautiful co-worker who has a mentally challenged sister.

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Ken Gayton, Jason Schaver
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Jason SchaverTroy
Ken GaytonJason Lewis
Erika WalterErika WalterKatie Banks
Rachel BrosnahanRachel BrosnahanMolly

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