This Is 40 is a 2012 American comedy film written and directed by Judd Apatow and starring Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann. A spin-off of Apatow's 2007 film Knocked Up, it is centered around married couple Pete and Debbie, characters introduced in the previous film, whose stressful relationship is compounded by each turning 40. John Lithgow, Megan Fox, and Albert Brooks appear in supporting roles. Filming was conducted in mid-2011, and This Is 40 was released in North America on December 21, 2012. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its cast, acting and the film's comedic moments and perceptive scenes, but criticized its overlong running time and occasional aimlessness.
Director | Judd Apatow |
Produced by | Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel, Clayton Townsend |
Writer(s) | Judd Apatow |
Starring | Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, John Lithgow, Megan Fox, Albert Brooks |
Music | Jon Brion |
Cinematography | Phedon Papamichael |
Edited by | Brent White, Jay Deuby, David Bertman |
Production, company | Apatow Productions |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Released | December 21, 2012 |
Running time | 133 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $35 million |
Box office | $88.1 million |
Netflix ID | 70244168 |
About This Is 40
Judd Apatow film about a couple that struggles with marriage and raising children as they get older. The movie made over $88 million worldwide.
Achievement of This Is 40
Leslie Mann's daughters in the film are her and Judd Apatow's children in real-life. The film is a sequel to Knocked Up.
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Latest information about This Is 40 updated on July 28 2021.