Added to Netflix on Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024 Pete and Debbie, approaching their 40s, grapple with the stresses of life, including unruly children, failing businesses, and financial strains, leading to tensions in their marriage. The film portrays their comedic yet emotional journey to salvage their relationship amidst mid-life crises.
You can watch “This Is 40” on Netflix in Canada.
Length: 2h 14m
Genre: Comedy, Drama
This Title is: Reflective, Humorous
Cast
Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, John Lithgow, Megan Fox, Maude Apatow, Iris Apatow, Chris O’Dowd, Jason Segel, Melissa McCarthy
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R – Contains mature themes related to marriage and mid-life crises
Trivia
- This film is considered a “sort-of sequel” to the 2007 film Knocked Up, focusing on two supporting characters from that film.
- Released during the holiday season, the film opened on December 21, 2012.
- Despite mixed reviews, it achieved significant box office success, grossing over $88 million worldwide.
Trailer
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This Is 40 artfully combines humor with the real-life pressures of approaching middle age, revealing both the strains and joys of long-term relationships. While the film indulges in some aimless meandering and could benefit from tighter editing, the performances, particularly by Rudd and Mann, are solid, delivering both laughs and poignant moments. It may dawdle at times, but it captures the chaotic essence of family life and the personal upheaval of turning 40.
