Friends with Kids
“Love. Happiness. Kids. Pick two.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-11
Top Cast
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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
Nina Lafarga
Penelope
Vince Nappo
Businessman / Julie's Date
Derek Cecil
Pete
Katie Foster
Girl in Office / Jule's Assistant
Rekha Luther
Life Coach / Jason's Date
Peter K. Hirsch
Doctor in Delivery Room
John Lutz
Jason's Colleague at Work
Ken Barnett
Stage Manager in Chicago
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 9, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 30, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Westfeldt
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennifer Westfeldt
- Original Score
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Original Title
- Friends with Kids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.2M
- Production Studios
- Locomotive, Red Granite Pictures, Points West Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Westfeldt
Jennifer Westfeldt
Marcelo Zarvos
William Rexer
Tara Timpone
Lucy Barzun Donnelly, Joshua Astrachan, Jake Kasdan, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Westfeldt
Department Leadership Roster
Lucy Barzun Donnelly
Producer
Joshua Astrachan
Producer
Jennifer Westfeldt
Writer
Jake Kasdan
Producer
Jon Hamm
Producer
Jennifer Westfeldt
Producer
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Jennifer Westfeldt
Director
Joey McFarland
Producer
William Rexer
Director of Photography
Riza Aziz
Producer
Norman Douglass
Stunt Coordinator
Tara Timpone
Editor
Ray Kluga
Production Design
Melissa Bruning
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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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?
The principal cast of Friends with Kids includes Adam Scott, Jennifer Westfeldt, Jon Hamm, Maya Rudolph, Chris O'Dowd.
When was Friends with Kids released and how long is it?
Friends with Kids was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Friends with Kids make at the box office?
Friends with Kids grossed $12.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Friends with Kids?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Friends with Kids was composed by Marcelo Zarvos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Friends with Kids?
Friends with Kids holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).