What to Expect When You're Expecting
“It's too late to pull out now.”
Challenges of impending parenthood turn the lives of five couples upside down. Two celebrities are unprepared for the surprise demands of pregnancy; hormones wreak havoc on a baby-crazy author, while her husband tries not to be outdone by his father, who's expecting twins with his young trophy wife; a photographer's husband isn't sure about his wife's adoption plans; a one-time hook-up results in a surprise pregnancy for rival food-truck owners.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Stan, Netflix Standard with Ads | JustWatch TV |
| Germany | Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Telecine Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About What to Expect When You're Expecting
What to Expect When You're Expecting is a 2012 English-language romance, comedy and drama film directed by Kirk Jones. The cast is led by Jennifer Lopez, Chace Crawford, Anna Kendrick. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
What to Expect When You're Expecting was produced by Lionsgate, Alcon Entertainment, and Phoenix Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 17, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $40 million, it went on to gross $80 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kirk Jones
- Writers
- Shauna Cross, Heather Hach
- Release date
- May 17, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $40 million
- Box office
- $80 million
- Production
- Lionsgate, Alcon Entertainment, Phoenix Pictures
What to Expect When You're Expecting cast & crew
What to Expect When You're Expecting was directed by Kirk Jones and written by Shauna Cross and Heather Hach.
The cast features Jennifer Lopez as Holly, Chace Crawford as Marco, Anna Kendrick as Rosie Brennan, Cameron Diaz as Jules Baxter, Elizabeth Banks as Wendy Cooper, and Brooklyn Decker as Skyler Cooper.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh, cinematography is by Xavier Grobet, and it was produced by Arnold Messer and Mike Medavoy.
Is What to Expect When You're Expecting worth watching?
What to Expect When You're Expecting holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 1,858 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance, comedy, and drama, What to Expect When You're Expecting is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch What to Expect When You're Expecting
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Cast of What to Expect When You're Expecting
Jennifer Lopez
Holly
Chace Crawford
Marco
Anna Kendrick
Rosie Brennan
Cameron Diaz
Jules Baxter
Elizabeth Banks
Wendy Cooper
Brooklyn Decker
Skyler Cooper
Matthew Morrison
Evan Webber
Rodrigo Santoro
Alex
Ben Falcone
Gary Cooper
Dennis Quaid
Ramsey Cooper
Chris Rock
Vic
Rob Huebel
Gabe
What to Expect When You're Expecting — FAQs
▸Where can I watch What to Expect When You're Expecting in United States?
What to Expect When You're Expecting is streaming on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is What to Expect When You're Expecting on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel?
Yes — What to Expect When You're Expecting is currently available on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is What to Expect When You're Expecting in?
What to Expect When You're Expecting is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is What to Expect When You're Expecting?
What to Expect When You're Expecting runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is What to Expect When You're Expecting rated?
What to Expect When You're Expecting is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 1,858 ratings.
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