''The Bounce Back'' is a 2016 American

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film directed by Youssef Delara and is loosely inspired by ''The Bounce Back Book'' by Karen Salmansohn. The film stars

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, and

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. Viva Pictures Distribution released the film on December 9, 2016.

Plot

Matthew Taylor (

), a father, author, and relationship expert is on a book tour promoting his new best-selling book, ''The Bounce Back''. He has everything figured out until he meets the acerbic Kristin Peralta (

), a talk show circuit therapist who is convinced that he is nothing but a charlatan. Matthew's life is turned upside down when he inadvertently falls for Kristin and faces the painful truth of his past relationship.

Cast

as Matthew Taylor *

as Kristin Peralta *

as Terry Twist *

as Nina *

as Jessica Williams *

Matthew Willig Matthew Joseph Willig (born January 21, 1969) is an American actor and former professional football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Early life and college Willig was born in La Mirada, California. He played football and ...

as Vladamir *

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as George *

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as Ellen *Nishi Munshi as Haifa *

Denise Boutte Denise Boutte (born January 19, 1982) is an American actress. She made her film debut starring in the 2004 horror feature '' Death Valley: The Revenge of Bloody Bill'' and in 2007 appeared in the comedy-drama '' Why Did I Get Married?''. On telev ...

as Julie *

Megan Stevenson Megan Stevenson is an American actress. On television, she portrayed April Quinn in ''Get Shorty'' (2017–2019), and A.J. Gibbs in ''Review'' (2014–2017). She also appeared in the 2017 film '' Gary of the Pacific'' and in the debut film of ...

as Sarah *

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as Sam *Nadja Alaya as Aleya Taylor

Release

''The Bounce Back'' was released on December 9, 2016, in the United States in 615 theaters.

Box office

''The Bounce Back'' was released alongside ''

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'' along with the wide expansions of ''

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'' and ''

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'', and was expected to gross $1.3 million from 615 theaters in its opening weekend. However, it only grossed $227,354 in its opening weekend, making it the 31st worst opening for a wide release in movie history. The film grossed $321,910 in the United States and Canada and $99,494 in other territories for a worldwide total of $421,404.

Reception

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website

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, the film has an approval rating of 67%, based on 6 reviews, with an average rating of 5.8/10.

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