Crazy, Stupid, Love.

Name: Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2011-07-29
Cast: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Lio Tipton

2011 | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it, audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10) and it was a solid box office hit. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerStrong
$145 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.1 million people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

Cast & crew

Directed by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

Steve CarellCal
Ryan GoslingJacob
Julianne MooreEmily
Emma StoneHannah
Lio TiptonJessica
Jonah BoboRobbie
Joey KingMolly
Marisa TomeiKate
Beth LittlefordClaire
John Carroll LynchBernie