This Is 40
Seen it?2012 | 134 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 3 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$88 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 334K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Judd Apatow
- Paul RuddPete
- Leslie MannDebbie
- John LithgowOliver
- Megan FoxDesi
- Maude ApatowSadie
- Iris ApatowCharlotte
- Chris O'DowdRonnie
- Jason SegelJason
- Melissa McCarthyCatherine
- Graham ParkerGraham Parker