Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids

Tim Lippe (Helms) was the guy people always thought would go places but then he just ... didn't. He's been living in über-sleepy Brown Valley, Wiscons...in his whole life, still "pre-engaged" to his 7th grade teacher Macy Vanderhei (Weaver), while selling insurance to protect other people's dreams. But now, Tim's stalled life is about to get a kick-start because, for the first time in his 34 years, he's headed to a "major" metropolis - Cedar Rapids, Iowa - where he must try to save his company at a do-or-die insurance convention that, for him, will be entirely unconventional. From the minute he checks into his hotel with his ancient American Tourister and cummerbund money belt, it's clear Tim has no idea how the modern world really works. He is soon smitten with seductive Nebraskan insurance agent Joan Ostrowski-Fox (Heche) and awed by his experienced roommates, the straight-shooting Ronald Wilkes (Whitlock Jr.) and the suspicious Dean Zeigler (Reilly). Disheartened when he comes face-to-face with corporate corruption, Tim is ultimately lured beyond the lobby into an urban jungle he's only ever seen on DVD and when it seems his life - and chances to succeed - have gone completely topsy-turvy, he finds his own unjaded way to turn it all around. Show More

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arrives at the convention, Tim finds himself out of his element. He meets his eccentric roommate Ronald (Whitlock Jr.), an African-American man who introduces Tim to a world of partying and hijinks. Tim also encounters his fellow insurance agents, including the confident and cynical Joan (Heche) and the naïve but well-intentioned Dean (Reilly).

As Tim navigates the chaotic convention, he faces several challenges that test his values and force him to confront his own insecurities. He forms unexpected friendships with Ronald, Joan, and Dean, all of whom help him break out of his shell and discover his own potential. Along the way, Tim learns valuable lessons about loyalty, honesty, and the importance of taking risks.

Cedar Rapids is a heartfelt and comedic film that explores themes of personal growth, friendship, and the transformational power of stepping outside one's comfort zone. With its quirky characters and clever writing, the movie offers a unique and entertaining take on the traditional convention setting. Audiences will be captivated by Tim's journey of self-discovery and rooting for him as he confronts his fears and finds the courage to live life to the fullest.

Starring Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Anne Heche, and Isiah Whitlock Jr., Cedar Rapids is a must-watch film that combines humor and heart in an unforgettable way.