What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012) movie poster

What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)

"It's too late to pull out now."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 70%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 32% (RT: 23%, MC: 41) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
RomanceComedyDrama

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Runtime
1h 50m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (1,841 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
23%
Metacritic
41
Cast
Anna Kendrick as Rosie Brennan
Cameron Diaz as Jules Baxter
Elizabeth Banks as Wendy Cooper
Brooklyn Decker as Skyler Cooper
Matthew Morrison as Evan Webber
Most people think so. 70% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,841 votes. Critics scored it lower at 32%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of What to Expect When You're Expecting, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The iconic poster for What to Expect When You're Expecting was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

What to Expect When You're Expecting is a 2012 romance, comedy, drama film directed by Kirk Jones. 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.

The film has been rated by 1,841 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a romance film, What to Expect When You're Expecting 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.

What to Expect When You're Expecting (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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