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It's Complicated

It's Complicated

First comes marriage. Then comes divorce. And then...

20096.52h 1m

Overview

Ten years after their divorce, Jane and Jake Adler unite for their son's college graduation and unexpectedly end up sleeping together. But Jake is married, and Jane is embarking on a new romance with her architect. Now, she has to sort out her life—just when she thought she had it all figured out.

Directed by Nancy Meyers
Written by Nancy Meyers
Produced by Scott Rudin, Nancy Meyers
Box OfficeBudget: $85.0MRevenue: $219.1M

Top Cast

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Jane Adler

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Jake Adler

Steve Martin

Steve Martin

Adam Schaffer

John Krasinski

John Krasinski

Harley

Caitlin FitzGerald

Caitlin FitzGerald

Lauren Adler

Hunter Parrish

Hunter Parrish

Luke Adler

Zoe Kazan

Zoe Kazan

Gabby Adler

Lake Bell

Lake Bell

Agness Adler

Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place

Joanne

Rita Wilson

Rita Wilson

Trisha

Themes & Keywords

new york cityarchitectfamily historyloversbakerymarijuanadatingolder man younger woman relationshiplove affairsingle motherfamilydivorceeex-husband ex-wife relationshipdivorced parentswoman directordivorced couplesanta barbara, californiabakermature romanceadult childrenunresolved issuescheating husbandsecretnew relationshipcollege graduation

About It's Complicated

It's Complicated is a comedy, romance film released in 2009 exploring themes of new york city, architect, family history, lovers, bakery, marijuana. Directed by Nancy Meyers, it stars Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin. Ten years after their divorce, Jane and Jake Adler unite for their son's college graduation and unexpectedly end up sleeping together. But Jake is married, and Jane is embarking on a new romance with her architect. Now, she has to sort out her life—just when she thought she had it all figured out.

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