Friends with Kids (2012) movie poster

Friends with Kids (2012)

"Love. Happiness. Kids. Pick two."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 60%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 61% (RT: 67%, MC: 55) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaRomance

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Director
Jennifer Westfeldt
Runtime
1h 40m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (489 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Metacritic
55
Cast
Adam Scott as Jason Fryman
Jennifer Westfeldt as Julie Keller
Jon Hamm as Ben
Maya Rudolph as Leslie
Chris O'Dowd as Alex
Kristen Wiig as Missy
Megan Fox as Mary Jane
Lee Bryant as Elaine Keller
It's divisive. Only 60% of audiences liked it based on 489 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 61%.
Overview
In the wake of their friends' marriages and eventual offspring, longtime pals Julie and Jason decide to have a child together without becoming a couple. By becoming "time-share" parents, they reason, they can experience the joys of parenthood without significantly curbing their personal freedom. However, when Julie and Jason both become involved with others, they discover that they secretly harbor romantic feelings for each other. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Friends with Kids is a 2012 comedy, drama, romance film directed by Jennifer Westfeldt. In the wake of their friends' marriages and eventual offspring, longtime pals Julie and Jason decide to have a child together without becoming a couple. By becoming "time-share" parents, they reason, they can experience the joys of parenthood without significantly curbing their personal freedom.

However, when Julie and Jason both become involved with others, they discover that they secretly harbor romantic feelings for each other. The film has been rated by 489 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Friends with Kids delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Friends with Kids (2012) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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