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This Is 40

This Is 40

The sort-of sequel to 'Knocked Up'

20125.92h 14m

Overview

Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.

Directed by Judd Apatow
Written by Judd Apatow
Produced by Barry Mendel, Clayton Townsend, Judd Apatow
Box OfficeBudget: $35.0MRevenue: $88.2M

Top Cast

Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd

Pete

Leslie Mann

Leslie Mann

Debbie

John Lithgow

John Lithgow

Oliver

Megan Fox

Megan Fox

Desi

Maude Apatow

Maude Apatow

Sadie

Iris Apatow

Iris Apatow

Charlotte

Chris O'Dowd

Chris O'Dowd

Ronnie

Jason Segel

Jason Segel

Jason

Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy

Catherine

Graham Parker

Graham Parker

Graham Parker

Themes & Keywords

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About This Is 40

This Is 40 is a comedy film released in 2012 exploring themes of husband wife relationship, family relationships, love, parenting, parents, financial problem. Directed by Judd Apatow, it stars Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, John Lithgow. Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.

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