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Life As We Know It

2010·Movie·PG-13·114 min·6.9(3,285)

A comedy about taking it one step at a time.

After a disastrous first date for caterer Holly and network sports director Messer, all they have in 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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About Life As We Know It

Life As We Know It is a 2010 English-language comedy, romance and drama film directed by Greg Berlanti. The cast is led by Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Josh Lucas. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 3300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel.

Life As We Know It was produced by Josephson Entertainment and Gold Circle Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 2, 2010, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $38 million, it went on to gross $106 million worldwide.

Director
Greg Berlanti
Writers
Ian Deitchman, Kristin Rusk Robinson
Release date
October 2, 2010
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$38 million
Box office
$106 million
Production
Josephson Entertainment, Gold Circle Films
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Life As We Know It cast & crew

Life As We Know It was directed by Greg Berlanti and written by Ian Deitchman and Kristin Rusk Robinson.

The cast features Katherine Heigl as Holly Berenson, Josh Duhamel as Eric Messer, Josh Lucas as Sam, Alexis Clagett as Sophie, Brynn Clagett as Sophie, and Brooke Clagett as Sophie.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Blake Neely, cinematography is by Andrew Dunn, and it was produced by Joe Hartwick Jr. and Paul Brooks.

Is Life As We Know It worth watching?

Life As We Know It holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 3,285 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, romance, and drama, Life As We Know It is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Life As We Know It

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Cast of Life As We Know It

Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl

Holly Berenson

Josh Duhamel

Josh Duhamel

Eric Messer

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Sam

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Alexis Clagett

Sophie

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Brynn Clagett

Sophie

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Brooke Clagett

Sophie

Hayes MacArthur

Hayes MacArthur

Peter Novak

Christina Hendricks

Christina Hendricks

Alison Novack

Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns

Janine Groff

Jessica St. Clair

Jessica St. Clair

Beth

Brooke Liddell

Brooke Liddell

Older Sophie

Kiley Liddell

Kiley Liddell

Older Sophie

Life As We Know It — FAQs

Where can I watch Life As We Know It in United States?

Life As We Know It is streaming on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel in United States.

Is Life As We Know It on YouTube TV?

Yes — Life As We Know It is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Life As We Know It in?

Life As We Know It is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Life As We Know It?

Life As We Know It runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).

What is Life As We Know It rated?

Life As We Know It is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 3,285 ratings.

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