IMDb 5.2 2000 HD

The Ladies Man

The Ladies Man

2000
Comedy
84 min R USA
5.345 / 10
5.2 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Reginald Hudlin
Starring
Tim Meadows / Karyn Parsons / Billy Dee Williams / John Witherspoon / Jill Talley / Lee Evans / Will Ferrell / Sofia Milos

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

amusing predictable charming uneven light-hearted forgettable situational misguided solid comedic disappointing

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 12, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'The Ladies Man,' Tim Meadows embodies Leon Phelps, a radio host whose career is abruptly cut short by his own unfiltered mouth. The film finds its footing in Leon's humorous pursuit of an anonymous former lover who…

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Marcus Thorne
May 12, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

'The Ladies Man' presents a scenario that promises raucous comedy but largely delivers a muted experience. Tim Meadows takes on the role of Leon Phelps, a radio host whose explicit commentary leads to his termination. His subsequent quest…

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Genevieve Dubois
May 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Tim Meadows delivers a surprisingly nuanced performance as Leon Phelps in 'The Ladies Man,' a radio personality whose career is derailed by his own loose tongue. The film's central conceit, Leon's search for a secret sugar-mama, provides fertile…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 12, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

One might hope for more from a premise involving a disgraced radio host seeking a secret benefactor, but 'The Ladies Man' ultimately offers a rather thin comedic broth. Tim Meadows is game as Leon Phelps, a man whose…

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Eleanor Vance
May 12, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Tim Meadows anchors 'The Ladies Man' with a performance that attempts to elevate the material, playing Leon Phelps, a radio host whose career implodes due to his rather explicit advice. The film hinges on Leon's quest to find…

FAQs

Based on the provided summary, 'The Ladies Man' appears to follow a relatively straightforward comedic premise. The core conflict is Leon's search for a mysterious former lover who has promised him wealth. While subplots involving his producer Julie are implied, the film's focus seems to be on the humorous escapades and romantic entanglements that arise from Leon's pursuit, rather than intricate plot twists.