Labor Pains (2009)

A young woman pretends to be pregnant in order to avoid being fired from her job. When that gets her special treatment by everyone involved in her life, she tries to keep up the lie for nine months.

Director:

Lara Shapiro

Writers:

Stacey Kramer (as Stacy Kramer), Lara Shapiro

Stars:

Lindsay Lohan, Luke Kirby, Chris Parnell

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lindsay Lohan	...	Thea Clayhill
Luke Kirby	...	Nick Steinwald
Chris Parnell	...	Jerry Steinwald
Aaron Yoo	...	Miles
Bridgit Mendler	...	Emma Clayhill
Tracee Ellis Ross	...	Kristin
Kevin Covais	...	Greg
Bonnie Somerville	...	Suzi Cavandish
Cheryl Hines	...	Lisa DePardo
Creed Bratton	...	John Abbotts
Janeane Garofalo	...	Claire the Vista Host
Keiko Agena	...	Pregnant Bookstore Woman
Donald V. Allen	...	Umpire
Jack Axelrod	...	O'Keefe
Alexandra Barreto	...	Pretty Woman

Storyline

Thea Clayhill is the reckless secretary of arrogant publisher Jerry Steinwald. When Jerry fires her having had an accident with his beloved dog, Thea lies and tells him that she is four-months pregnant. Thea lost her parents in a car accident and raises her younger sister Emma alone and can not afford to lose her job. Jerry goes on vacation to be with his dog and his brother Nick Steinwald assumes his position. Thea decides to fake her pregnancy for more time with the support of her friend Lisa.

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Plot Keywords:

title directed by female | job | dog | secretary | sister | 

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Taglines:

Some stories just keep on growing.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Spain]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 June 2009 (Romania)

Also Known As:

Casi embarazada

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Millennium Films, Millennium Films, Latitude Films

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally made for cinema, but later released as a television movie.

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Goofs

When Thea and Lisa were in the bathroom smoking and talking about their boss, just before their boss throws open the door Lisa is holding the cigarette, when the camera comes back not even a half a second later Thea is holding the cigarette.

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Quotes

Pregnancy Class Instructor: Let's try some birthing positions, okay? Mary, could I borrow your partner for just a sec? I promise I'll give him back. Maybe. I'm just kidding. Come up here, cutie.

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Connections

Referenced in Entourage: Security Briefs (2009)

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Soundtracks

Let It Go By
Written by Andrew Hollander and Dana Parish
Performed by Dana Parish
Published by Wandering Rose Music (BMI). All rights administered worldwide by Kobalt Music Group Ltd,
Uncrushed Songs (ASCAP)

User Reviews

Personal life and mistakes aside...

Lindsay Lohan delivers a great performance in The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday, Mean Girls, and now Labor Pains. This is a REALLY smart and funny film--well worth seeing and far better than the usual comedic maternity genre. Rest of cast is excellent, as well. Haven't heard of Lara Shapiro before, but i want to see anything else she's written or directed. Gold! I have been Team Lindsay for as long as I can remember and this movie just all the more confirms my choice. This is a REALLY smart and hilarious film, I think it would have done wonders had it been given an actual theatrical run. However I love this film never-the-less. A great watch primarily for women of all ages, but it will also serve as a perfect "date night" movie. No more "Pains" for Lindsay Lohan...she is back in business!