Life as We Know It

Plot

Two single adults become caregivers to an orphaned girl when their mutual best friends die in an accident.

Release Year: 2010

Rating: 6.3/10 (29,209 voted)

Critic's Score: 39/100

Director:
Greg Berlanti

Stars: Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Josh Lucas

Storyline
Holly and Eric were set up on a blind date by their friends, Peter and Allison who are married. After Peter and Allison are killed in an accident, they learn that they have been named as the guardians to Peter and Allison's daughter, Sophie. So they move into their house and try their best to honor their friends' wishes. But raising a child puts a crimp on their style and they don't exactly get along.

Writers: Ian Deitchman, Kristin Rusk Robinson

Cast:

Katherine Heigl
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Holly Berenson

Josh Duhamel
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Eric Messer

Josh Lucas
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Sam

Alexis Clagett
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Sophie

Brynn Clagett
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Sophie

Brooke Clagett
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Sophie

Hayes MacArthur
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Peter Novak

Christina Hendricks
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Alison Novak

Sarah Burns
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Janine Groff

Jessica St. Clair
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Beth

Brooke Liddell
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Older Sophie

Kiley Liddell
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Older Sophie

Britt Flatmo
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Amy

Rob Huebel
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Ted

Faizon Love
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Cab driver

Taglines:
A comedy about taking it one step at a time.

Details

Official Website:
Official site |
Official site [France] |

Release Date: 8 October 2010

Filming Locations: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office Details

Budget: $38,000,000

(estimated)

Opening Weekend: $14,506,464
(USA)
(10 October 2010)
(3150 Screens)

Gross: $53,358,964
(USA)
(23 January 2011)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA: 114 min

Did You Know?

Trivia:

Messer is seen wearing a University of North Dakota "Sioux" shirt. Josh Duhamel is from North Dakota.

Goofs:

Miscellaneous:
Holly sets the puffs on the table twice during the court scene.

Quotes:

Holly Berenson:
They love Sophie more than anything in they entire world, and out of everyone, Messer, they picked us.

User Review

Very Real for a romantic-comedy

Rating: 8/10


I am not a great fan of romantic comedies because, honestly, they all
seem the same. This one proved me wrong! I actually laughed
(unexpected) and even cried (really unexpected) during this movie.
There is great chemistry between all the cast members . The premise
that the story is based on is presented as very believable. I found
myself immersed in the possibility of this happening in real life, not
just reel life! I think the director brought out the best in the
actors. Katie Heigl has more depth as an actor than I gave her credit
for. Josh Duhmel proves to be more than just a pretty face. I really
loved this movie and was so glad I went to see it!