This Is 40
“The sort-of sequel to 'Knocked Up'”
Synopsis
Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-16
Top Cast
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Paul Rudd
Pete
Leslie Mann
Debbie
John Lithgow
Oliver
Megan Fox
Desi
Maude Apatow
Sadie
Iris Apatow
Charlotte
Chris O'Dowd
Ronnie
Jason Segel
Jason
Melissa McCarthy
Catherine
Graham Parker
Graham Parker
Albert Brooks
Larry
Lena Dunham
Cat
Annie Mumolo
Barb
Robert Smigel
Barry
Lo Mutuc
Jodi
Lisa Darr
Clair
Billie Joe Armstrong
Billie Joe Armstrong
Michael Ian Black
Accountant
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$88.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.52x
+$53.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Judd Apatow
- Screenplay & Story
- Judd Apatow
- Original Score
- Jon Brion
- Original Title
- This Is 40
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $88.2M
- Production Studios
- Apatow Productions, Forty Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Judd Apatow
Judd Apatow
Jon Brion
Phedon Papamichael, John R. Leonetti, Goran Pavicevic
Jay Deuby, Brent White, David L. Bertman
Barry Mendel, Clayton Townsend, Judd Apatow, Paula Pell
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Mendel
Producer
Clayton Townsend
Producer
Judd Apatow
Director
Jon Brion
Original Music Composer
Judd Apatow
Producer
Joel Kramer
Stunt Coordinator
Jefferson Sage
Production Design
Leesa Evans
Costume Design
Jay Deuby
Editor
Brent White
Editor
David L. Bertman
Editor
Phedon Papamichael
Director of Photography
Scott M. Davids
Visual Effects Supervisor
Judd Apatow
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Is 40
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Is 40 about?
Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.
Who directed This Is 40?
This Is 40 was directed by Judd Apatow.
Who stars in This Is 40?
The principal cast of This Is 40 includes Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, John Lithgow, Megan Fox, Maude Apatow.
When was This Is 40 released and how long is it?
This Is 40 was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
What was the box office and production budget of This Is 40?
This Is 40 had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $88.2M at the worldwide box office (2.52 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for This Is 40?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Is 40 was composed by Jon Brion.
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Is 40?
This Is 40 holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).