Life As We Know It
“A comedy about taking it one step at a time.”
Synopsis
After a disastrous first date for caterer Holly and network sports director Messer, all they have in common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling careers and social calendars, they'll have to find common ground while living under the same roof.
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Life As We Know It TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-27
Top Cast
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Katherine Heigl
Holly Berenson
Josh Duhamel
Eric Messer
Josh Lucas
Sam
Alexis Clagett
Sophie
Brynn Clagett
Sophie
Brooke Clagett
Sophie
Hayes MacArthur
Peter Novak
Christina Hendricks
Alison Novack
Sarah Burns
Janine Groff
Jessica St. Clair
Beth
Brooke Liddell
Older Sophie
Kiley Liddell
Older Sophie
Britt Flatmo
Amy
Rob Huebel
Ted
Melissa McCarthy
DeeDee
DeRay Davis
Lonnie
Kumail Nanjiani
Simon
Andy Daly
Scott
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires
Festival / Special Debut
October 2, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 5, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$38M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$105.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.78x
+$67.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greg Berlanti
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Deitchman, Kristin Rusk Robinson
- Original Score
- Blake Neely
- Original Title
- Life As We Know It
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $38M
- Worldwide Gross
- $105.7M
- Production Studios
- Josephson Entertainment, Gold Circle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greg Berlanti
Ian Deitchman, Kristin Rusk Robinson
Blake Neely
Andrew Dunn
Jim Page
Paul Brooks, Barry Josephson, Denise Di Novi, Joe Hartwick Jr., Scott Niemeyer
Department Leadership Roster
Greg Berlanti
Director
Ian Deitchman
Writer
Kristin Rusk Robinson
Writer
Paul Brooks
Producer
Barry Josephson
Producer
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Jim Page
Editor
Debra McGuire
Costume Design
Maher Ahmad
Production Design
Lonnie R. Smith Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Blake Neely
Original Music Composer
Olivier Dumont
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life As We Know It
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What is Life As We Know It about?
After a disastrous first date for caterer Holly and network sports director Messer, all they have in common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling careers and social calendars, they'll have to find common ground while living under the same roof.
Who directed Life As We Know It?
Life As We Know It was directed by Greg Berlanti.
Who stars in Life As We Know It?
The principal cast of Life As We Know It includes Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Josh Lucas, Alexis Clagett, Brynn Clagett.
When was Life As We Know It released and how long is it?
Life As We Know It was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Life As We Know It?
Life As We Know It had a reported production budget of $38M and grossed $105.7M at the worldwide box office (2.78 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Life As We Know It?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life As We Know It was composed by Blake Neely.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Life As We Know It?
Life As We Know It holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).