Brief Interviews with Hideous Men (film)

Brief Interviews with Hideous Men is a 2009 American dark comedy-drama film written and directed by John Krasinski, based on the 1999 short story collection of the same name by David Foster Wallace. The film stars Jason Butler Harner, Dominic Cooper, Max Minghella, John Krasinski, Julianne Nicholson, and Timothy Hutton.

The plot revolves around Sara Quinn (Julianne Nicholson), a graduate student struggling to understand male psychology following a painful breakup. She begins interviewing a variety of men, identified only by numbers, about their views on sex, relationships, and women. These "hideous men" offer a range of often disturbing, self-absorbed, and contradictory perspectives. The film intercuts these interviews with Sara's own internal struggles and reflections on her failed relationship.

The film is notable for its challenging and often philosophical dialogue, reflecting the style of David Foster Wallace's original work. It explores themes of masculinity, communication, and the complexities of human relationships. Brief Interviews with Hideous Men premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and received mixed reviews.