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Life As We Know It (2010)

PG-13 · 2010-10-02 · 1h 54m · EN
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A comedy about taking it one step at a time.

After a distastrous first date for caterer Holly and network sports director Messer, all they have is common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling careers and social calendars, they'll have to find common ground while living under the same roof.

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Greg BerlantiDirectorIan DeitchmanWriterKristin Rusk RobinsonWriter
Budget
$38M
Box office
$105.7M

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Top billed cast

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Josh DuhamelJosh DuhamelEric MesserKatherine HeiglKatherine HeiglHolly BerensonJosh LucasJosh LucasDr. Sam NelsonChristina HendricksChristina HendricksAlison NovackHayes MacArthurHayes MacArthurPeter NovakSarah BurnsSarah BurnsJanine GroffDeRay DavisDeRay DavisLonnieRob HuebelRob HuebelTedBill BrochtrupBill BrochtrupGaryAndy BuckleyAndy BuckleyGeorge DunnAndy DalyAndy DalyScottMajandra DelfinoMajandra DelfinoJenna

Keywords

Loss of loved oneRomantic comedyOrphanBabyParenthoodGodmotherGodfatherCo-parentingLegal guardian

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityLoss Of Loved One · Romantic Comedy · OrphanMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomance · Loss Of Loved OneDirector preference10661

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What is Life As We Know It about?

After a distastrous first date for caterer Holly and network sports director Messer, all they have is common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling careers and social calendars, they'll have to find common ground while living under the same roof.

How long is Life As We Know It?

Life As We Know It has a runtime of 114 minutes.