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Life As We Know It

Life As We Know It

A comedy about taking it one step at a time.

20106.91h 54m

Overview

After a disastrous first date for caterer Holly and network sports director Messer, all they have in common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling careers and social calendars, they'll have to find common ground while living under the same roof.

Directed by Greg Berlanti
Written by Ian Deitchman, Kristin Rusk Robinson
Produced by Barry Josephson, Paul Brooks
Box OfficeBudget: $38.0MRevenue: $105.7M

Top Cast

Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl

Holly Berenson

Josh Duhamel

Josh Duhamel

Eric Messer

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Sam

A

Alexis Clagett

Sophie

B

Brynn Clagett

Sophie

B

Brooke Clagett

Sophie

Hayes MacArthur

Hayes MacArthur

Peter Novak

Christina Hendricks

Christina Hendricks

Alison Novack

Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns

Janine Groff

Jessica St. Clair

Jessica St. Clair

Beth

Themes & Keywords

babyloss of loved onegodmotherromcomparenthoodorphangodfatherco-parentinglegal guardian

About Life As We Know It

Life As We Know It is a comedy, romance, drama film released in 2010 exploring themes of baby, loss of loved one, godmother, romcom, parenthood, orphan. Directed by Greg Berlanti, it stars Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Josh Lucas. After a disastrous first date for caterer Holly and network sports director Messer, all they have in common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling careers and social calendars, they'll have to find common ground while living under the same roof.

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