Friends with Kids (2012)
Love. Happiness. Kids. Pick two.
In the wake of their friends' marriages and eventual offspring, longtime pals Julie and Jason decide to have a child together without becoming a couple. By becoming "time-share" parents, they reason, they can experience the joys of parenthood without significantly curbing their personal freedom. However, when Julie and Jason both become involved with others, they discover that they secretly harbor romantic feelings for each other.
Director: Jennifer Westfeldt
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: March 9, 2012
Cast
- Adam Scott - Jason Fryman
- Jennifer Westfeldt - Julie Keller
- Jon Hamm - Ben
- Maya Rudolph - Leslie
- Chris O'Dowd - Alex
- Kristen Wiig - Missy
- Megan Fox - Mary Jane
- Lee Bryant - Elaine Keller
- Kelly Bishop - Marcy Fryman
- Cotter Smith - Phil Fryman
Screenplay
Music: Marcelo Zarvos
Cinematography: William Rexer
Editing: Tara Timpone
Production: Locomotive, Red Granite Pictures, Points West Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $12M
Original Language: en
Themes
Friendship and Bonds, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend
Keywords
new york city, friendship, relationship problems, best friend, friends in love, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Friends with Kids about?
- In the wake of their friends' marriages and eventual offspring, longtime pals Julie and Jason decide to have a child together without becoming a couple. By becoming "time-share" parents, they reason, they can experience the joys of parenthood without significantly curbing their personal freedom. However, when Julie and Jason both become involved with others, they discover that they secretly harbor romantic feelings for each other.
- Who directed Friends with Kids?
- Friends with Kids was directed by Jennifer Westfeldt.
- Who stars in Friends with Kids?
- Friends with Kids stars Adam Scott, Jennifer Westfeldt, Jon Hamm, Maya Rudolph, Chris O'Dowd, Kristen Wiig.
- How long is Friends with Kids?
- Friends with Kids has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Friends with Kids?
- Friends with Kids is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- How much did Friends with Kids gross?
- Friends with Kids grossed $12M worldwide.
- Where was Friends with Kids produced?
- Friends with Kids was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Friends with Kids?
- The themes of Friends with Kids include: Friendship and Bonds, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend.