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The Jake Effect (2006)

8.0Comedy

Junior corporate lawyer Nick Case shares his insights regarding his competitive relationship with best bud and roommate Jake Galvin, a likable former attorney who jettisons his career for a more noble teaching profession. Jake struggles against classroom bureaucracy to connect with his students – as well as with an attractive fellow teacher.

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A high-signal pick with 5 votes.

NBC Studios / Red Pulley Productions

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Jason Bateman as Jake Galvin

Jason Bateman

Jake Galvin

Greg Grunberg as Nick Case

Greg Grunberg

Nick Case

Nikki Cox as Liza Wheeler

Nikki Cox

Liza Wheeler

Leslie Grossman as Kimmy Ponder

Leslie Grossman

Kimmy Ponder

Kyle Gass as Ceissner

Kyle Gass

Ceissner

Patricia Belcher as Vice Principal Curtis

Patricia Belcher

Vice Principal Curtis

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