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Sleeping with Other People

Sleeping with Other People

A romantic comedy with commitment issues.

20156.31h 40m

Overview

Can two serial cheaters get a second chance at love? After a one-night stand in college, New Yorkers Lainey and Jake meet by chance twelve years later and discover they each have the same problem: because of their monogamy-challenged ways, neither can maintain a relationship. Determined to stay friends despite their mutual attraction, they make a pact to keep it platonic, a deal that proves easier said than done.

Directed by Leslye Headland
Written by Leslye Headland
Produced by Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell, Sidney Kimmel
Box Office0Revenue: $3.2M

Top Cast

Jason Sudeikis

Jason Sudeikis

Jake Harper

Alison Brie

Alison Brie

Lainey Dalton

Adam Scott

Adam Scott

Matthew Sobvechik

Jason Mantzoukas

Jason Mantzoukas

Xander

Natasha Lyonne

Natasha Lyonne

Kara

Adam Brody

Adam Brody

Sam

Amanda Peet

Amanda Peet

Paula

Katherine Waterston

Katherine Waterston

Emma

Marc Blucas

Marc Blucas

Chris Smith

Margarita Levieva

Margarita Levieva

Hannah

Themes & Keywords

new york citycheatingloss of virginitywomanizerlovegynecologistentrepreneurwoman directormedical schoolcolumbia universitycollege friendscommitment issueselementary school teacherrelationshipsfriends to loversbest friends

About Sleeping with Other People

Sleeping with Other People is a comedy, romance film released in 2015 exploring themes of new york city, cheating, loss of virginity, womanizer, love, gynecologist. Directed by Leslye Headland, it stars Jason Sudeikis, Alison Brie, Adam Scott. Can two serial cheaters get a second chance at love? After a one-night stand in college, New Yorkers Lainey and Jake meet by chance twelve years later and discover they each have the same problem: because of their monogamy-challenged ways, neither can maintain a relationship. Determined to stay friends despite their mutual attraction, they make a pact to keep it platonic, a deal that proves easier said than done.

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