- Watch It here for Free! Upscale Font In The Answer Man, Jeff Daniels plays a reclusive author of a landmark book that redefined spirituality for a generation. Lauren Graham is a struggling single mom and Lou Taylor Pucci a young man fresh out of rehab. Like many others, they seek out the author because they’re convinced he has all the answers — but he just wants to be left alone.   Studio: Magnolia Pictures Release: July 24, 2009 Director: John Hindman Writer: John Hindman Cast: Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci, Olivia Thirlby, Kat Dennings, Nora Dunn Genre: Comedy, Romance