Friends with Kids (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2012, Friends with Kids is a comedy and romance film directed by Jennifer Westfeldt, running about 100 minutes. “Love. Happiness. Kids. Pick two.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the wake of their friends' marriages and eventual offspring, longtime pals Julie and Jason decide to have a child together without becoming a couple. By becoming "time-share" parents, they reason, they can experience the joys of parenthood without significantly curbing their personal freedom. However, when Julie and Jason both become involved with others, they discover that they secretly harbor romantic feelings for each other.
Who’s in it. Friends with Kids stars Adam Scott as Jason, Jennifer Westfeldt as Julie Keller, Jon Hamm as Ben and Maya Rudolph as Leslie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Friends with Kids has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friends with Kids page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friends with Kids tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friends with Kids (2012)?
- In US, Friends with Kids is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Friends with Kids worth watching?
- Friends with Kids holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friends with Kids?
- Friends with Kids stars Adam Scott, Jennifer Westfeldt, Jon Hamm, Maya Rudolph and Chris O'Dowd.
- When was Friends with Kids released?
- Friends with Kids was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.