Life As We Know It

Name: Life As We Know It
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Released: 2010-10-02
Duration: 1 h 54 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Josh Lucas, Alexis Clagett, Brynn Clagett

2010·Movie·PG-13·114 min·★ 6.9(3,285)

Comedy Romance Drama More English titles

“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.

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