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Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Josh Lucas, Alexis Clagett, Brynn Clagett ... see more see more... , Brooke Clagett , Hayes MacArthur , Christina Hendricks , Sarah Burns , Jessica St. Clair , Brooke Liddell , Kiley Liddell , Britt Flatmo , Rob Huebel , Melissa McCarthy , DeRay Davis , Kumail Nanjiani , Andrew Daly , Bill Brochtrup , Will Sasso , Majandra Delfino , Jason MacDonald , Tara Ochs , Wilbur Fitzgerald , Melissa Ponzio , Reggie Lee , Markus Flanagan , Brooke Josephson , Chanta Rivers , Eric Phillips , Andy Buckley , L. Warren Young , Joanna Jowett , Jody Thompson , Horace Toney , Millie Fairchild , Rob Nagle , Katie Kneeland , Patricia French , Ron Clinton Smith , Antwan Mills , Steve Nash , Shayne Kohout , Danielle L. Grant , Eddie Frierson , Jean Smart

Two people who can't stand each other are forced to care for the same child in this domestic comedy drama starring Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel. Holly (Heigl) is a caterer whose career is just get... read more read more...ting off the ground; Eric (Duhamel) directs sports for a major network. Their first date was a nightmare, and now they're about to become a family. When their goddaughter Sophie's parents both perish in a tragic accident, Holly and Eric are informed that they were singled out as Sophie's caretakers in the event of an unforeseen disaster. Now, in order to raise Sophie right, this bickering pair must put their differences aside while mastering the fine art of parenthood. Coordinating their new lives and getting along won't be easy for Eric and Holly, but somewhere between the conflicting schedules and drastic lifestyle changes, the reluctant couple realizes that with a help from Sophie, they're starting to resemble a real family. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 52 min.

Directed by: Greg Berlanti

Release Date: October 8, 2010

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  • murphmann93
    June 23, 2011
    murphmann93
    I really liked this film. Despite the obvious ending, it was a really heart warming film and a great family film to watch. Katherine Heigl is brilliant as always and Josh Duhamel is absolutely gorgeous and plays his role exceptionally well. A must see! Will make you smile through... read moreout the whole of the film, despite the poignant scenes which are absolutely heart wrenching.
  • thmtsang
    April 23, 2011
    thmtsang
    Two unlikely singles are thrown together to look after their goddaughter when their best friends died suddenly. Good cast.
  • movieguru12
    April 20, 2011
    movieguru12
    Another movie that proves that two adorable opposites attract :) In this adorable movie Holly Berenson (Katherine Heigl) & Eric Messer (Josh Duhamel) refered to as Messer, start off their relationship with a horrible date set up by their friends Peter and Alison Novak who die in ... read morea horrible crash. This leaves it up to Holly & Eric to take care of their daughter, Sophie. What first starts off as a hateful relationship turns into a love of a family that will last a lifetime. I really enjoyed this movie and so will you! :) :) :)
  • deano
    April 17, 2011
    deano
    Never work with children or animals. Or Katherine Heigl. The former Grey's Anatomy thespian has had a bad run of late. In particular, The Killers and The Ugly Truth tarnished her copybook. Luckily for her and fans, there is life in her career yet, as demonstr... read moreated by this likable, if clichéd, look into an odd couple thrust into parenthood by their recently deceased BFFs. Heigl's prim Holly and Josh Duhamel's slacker Eric initially hate each other but, in a flurry of nappies, vomit and poop gags, their "unlikely relationship" grows. Gag. Cringe-worthy, yes, but this romantic-comedy by numbers has heart.
  • Crashinkov
    March 14, 2011
    Crashinkov
    A romantic comedy that didn't really have any funny moments !!
  • LWOODS04
    March 12, 2011
    LWOODS04
    Cast: Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Josh Lucas, Alexis Clagett, Brynn Clagett, Brooke Clagett, Hayes MacArthur, Christina Hendricks, Sarah Burns, Melissa McCarthy

    Director: Greg Berlanti

    Summary: Caterer Holly Berenson (Katherine Heigl) and network sports director Eric M... read moreesser (Josh Duhamel) discover a reciprocal hatred during an ill-fated first date -- but are forced to put their feelings aside when their mutual friends die and they become the guardians for orphaned Sophie. Now, Holly and Eric must learn to live with each other and juggle their promising careers while taking care of the little girl in this romantic comedy.

    My Thoughts: "It's a romantic comedy, so you already know how it's going to end. But the nice thing about this film was that the two leads worked well together and the story was different. Yes same outcome and as predictable as the nextrom.com, but it was nice to have a different story. I enjoyed this one much more then the one Katherine Heigl did with Ashton Kutcher, which is probably why I am having a hard remembering what it was called.. Anyways, it was a great attempt at something new. I'm really starting to like Josh Duhamel. Definitely worth the rental."
  • wildaly14
    March 12, 2011
    wildaly14
    Enjoyable.
  • fb733768972
    February 17, 2011
    fb733768972
    Life as We Know It is a very straight forward film with a decent plot and decent acting. It has a sort of substance that will make you feel sympathy for the characters and there actions, but in reality, everything about this film is shallow. Honestly anybody could have thought of... read more this plot, but not everybody could have taken the script and made it into such a loving film. The chemistry is great and you are happy the entire way through, even if you can see the end coming from a mile! Life as We Know It is a wonderfully enjoyable little film!
  • FrizzDrop
    February 14, 2011
    FrizzDrop
    Surprised me. Actually quite funny. The give and take between the romantic comedy duo of Heigl and Duhamel had a pretty good balance between the seriousness of the content and the comedy. Props go to the supporting players, including Melissa McCarthy, Sarah Burns, Andrew Daly, Wi... read morell Sasso, and Bill Brochtrup. They really made the film for me. The chemistry wasn't quite right, and the romantic part of the plot line felt forced in, like a puzzle piece that didn't quite fit. The actual family dynamic was well represented though. Worth a watch.
  • itsjustme2004
    February 8, 2011
    itsjustme2004
    Hysterical!! Adorable!! Wonderful!! Charming!! Heartwarming!!

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Critic Reviews

Richard Corliss
October 12, 2010
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine

We keep seeing Heigl's potential as a fine comic actress and, the curse of optimism, continue to be disappointed when she betrays her best instincts. Full Review

Sean Means
October 8, 2010
Sean Means, Film.com

The title becomes a depressingly self-fulfilling prophecy: This is movie life as we have all come to know it. Full Review

Amy Biancolli
October 8, 2010
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

Watching Duhamel and Heigl discover the joys and pains of parenthood is cute as far as it goes, but their story can't progress too far until the kid is out of diapers. Full Review

Adam Graham
October 8, 2010
Adam Graham, Detroit News

It aims for comfort food, but ends up with leftovers. Full Review

Lisa Kennedy
October 8, 2010
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

Yes, there are some twists, a nice comedic turn or two, but the inevitable hook-up of dueling opposites is never anything but inevitable. Full Review

Peter Rainer
October 8, 2010
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

As disposable as one of those diapers. Full Review

Stephen Holden
October 8, 2010
Stephen Holden, New York Times

There is not a single deviation from formula. Full Review

Rick Groen
October 8, 2010
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail

If innocuous entertainment, amiable enough while it lasts but forgettable beyond, has a place in life as you know it, then Life As We Know It will have a place in your heart. Full Review

James Berardinelli
October 8, 2010
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

Cloying and at times annoying, Life as We Know It is egregiously manipulative, whoring itself out for a few unearned tears. Full Review

Peter Howell
October 8, 2010
Peter Howell, Toronto Star

Just like the clunker you end up buying and liking in spite of everything, Life As We Know It gets you there. Exactly where is hard to say, but chances are you won't regret making the journey. Full Review

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    • Eric Messer: It's a Saturday night and I just wanna have some fun.
    • Janine Groff: Honey you got some shit on your face.
    • Holly Berenson: Ya she's sick,how you gonna fix it? With your magic penius?
    • Holly Berenson: Eat Now!
    • Eric Messer: It's a widow's peak. I don't have a receding hairline.
    • Holly Berenson: They love Sophie more than anything in they entire world, and out of everyone, Messer, they picked us.
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