The read
Audiences rate it 30 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 24m.
Synopsis
Because of his salacious language, late-night radio advice-show host Leon Phelps, along with his sweet and loyal producer Julie, is fired from his Chicago gig. Leon gets a letter from a former lover promising a life of wealth, but he doesn't know who she is. Can Leon find his secret sugar-mama? What about Julie?
Ratings
IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic22/100
Audiences rate it 30 points higher than critics do.
156 audience votes
Key crew
- Reginald HudlinDirector
- Tim MeadowsWriter
- Harper SteeleWriter
- Dennis McNicholasWriter
- Marcus MillerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Tim MeadowsLeon Phelps
- Karyn ParsonsJulie Simmons
- Billy Dee WilliamsLester
- John WitherspoonScrap Iron
- Jill TalleyCandy
- Lee EvansBarney
- Will FerrellLance DeLune
- Sofia MilosCheryl
- Eugene LevyBucky Kent
- David HubandFrank
- Ken Hudson CampbellHal
- Kevin McDonaldMail Man
Stills
Themes
friendshipradiocheat on husbandromancewealthproducerradio hosteating contestmystery womanformer loverscomedychicago