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Life as We Know It (2010)

PG_13 114 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   8 October 2010 (USA)
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Reviews: 80 user | 131 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com

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

Director:

Greg Berlanti
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Katherine Heigl ...
Josh Duhamel ...
Josh Lucas ...
Sam
Alexis Clagett ...
Brynn Clagett Brynn Clagett ...
Brooke Clagett ...
Hayes MacArthur ...
Christina Hendricks ...
Sarah Burns ...
Jessica St. Clair ...
Brooke Liddell Brooke Liddell ...
Kiley Liddell ...
Britt Flatmo ...
Amy
Rob Huebel ...
Ted
Faizon Love ...
Cab driver
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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. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Bakery | Best Friend | Godparent | Basketball | One Night Stand  | See more »

Taglines:

A comedy about taking it one step at a time.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual material, language and some drug content See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Bajo el mismo techo See more »

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$38,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

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

Gross:

$53,358,964 (USA) (23 January 2011)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

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

Goofs

Continuity: When Messer directs an Atlanta Hawks game, notice the Hawks are playing the New Orleans Hornets prior to halftime. When he returns with Sophie and the cab driver, the Hawks are clearly playing the Miami Heat, (Miami's Dwayne Wade #3 can be seen). See more »

Quotes

Eric Messer: I never had to think for three people before, hell, I barely had to think for one.
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Connections

References Speed (1994) See more »

Soundtracks

"Can You (Point Your Fingers And Do The Twist?)"
Written by Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt, Anthony Field and Greg Page
Performed by The Wiggles
Courtesy of The Wiggles International Pty. Ltd. See more »