$pent(1999)
He's got a gambling problem... She's got a drinking problem... What the hell is your problem?
This comic drama examines the relationships and addictions of a group of twenty-something friends with very dysfunctional, yet interesting lives.
Movie: $pent
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Max
Brigette
Doug
Grant
Jay
Mrs. Walsh
Kimberly
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This comic drama examines the relationships and addictions of a group of twenty-something friends with very dysfunctional, yet interesting lives.
Release Date
1999-03-01
Average
6.333
Rating:
3.2 startsTagline
He's got a gambling problem... She's got a drinking problem... What the hell is your problem?
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