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What to Expect When You're Expecting

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
74K
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Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Dennis Quaid, Chris Rock, Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, Rodrigo Santoro, Ben Falcone, Matthew Morrison, Chace Crawford, and Brooklyn Decker in What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)
A look at the lives of five couples as they deal with young children and prepare for new arrivals.
Play trailer1:52
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ComedyDramaRomance
Follows the lives of five interconnected couples as they experience the thrills and surprises of having a baby and realize that no matter what you plan for, life does not always deliver what... Read allFollows the lives of five interconnected couples as they experience the thrills and surprises of having a baby and realize that no matter what you plan for, life does not always deliver what is expected.Follows the lives of five interconnected couples as they experience the thrills and surprises of having a baby and realize that no matter what you plan for, life does not always deliver what is expected.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
74K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,560
28
  • Director
    • Kirk Jones
  • Writers
    • Shauna Cross(screenplay)
    • Heather Hach(screenplay)
    • Heidi Murkoff(books)
  • Stars
    • Cameron Diaz
    • Matthew Morrison
    • J. Todd Smith
  • Director
    • Kirk Jones
  • Writers
    • Shauna Cross(screenplay)
    • Heather Hach(screenplay)
    • Heidi Murkoff(books)
  • Stars
    • Cameron Diaz
    • Matthew Morrison
    • J. Todd Smith
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 115User reviews
    • 167Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 nominations

    Videos22

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    Trailer 1:52
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    Trailer 2:07
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    What to Expect When Youre Expecting
    Trailer 1:34
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    "Cooper's All Pregnant"
    Clip 0:35
    Watch "Cooper's All Pregnant"
    What To Expect When You're Expecting: Celebrity Dance Factor
    Clip 0:34
    Watch What To Expect When You're Expecting: Celebrity Dance Factor
    What To Expect When You're Expecting: Cooper's All Pregnant
    Clip 0:38
    Watch What To Expect When You're Expecting: Cooper's All Pregnant
    What To Expect When You're Expecting: Escrow Dudes
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    Watch What To Expect When You're Expecting: Escrow Dudes
    What To Expect When You're Expecting: Wedding Photo
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    Watch What To Expect When You're Expecting: Wedding Photo
    What To Expect When You're Expecting: Drop That Pig
    Clip 0:53
    Watch What To Expect When You're Expecting: Drop That Pig
    What To Expect When You're Expecting: Anna Kendrick On Marco's Reaction To The Pregnancy
    Featurette 0:31
    Watch What To Expect When You're Expecting: Anna Kendrick On Marco's Reaction To The Pregnancy
    What To Expect When You're Expecting: Chace Crawford On Marco And Rosie's Relationship
    Featurette 0:25
    Watch What To Expect When You're Expecting: Chace Crawford On Marco And Rosie's Relationship
    What To Expect When You're Expecting: Jennifer Lopez On Alex And Holly
    Featurette 0:25
    Watch What To Expect When You're Expecting: Jennifer Lopez On Alex And Holly

    Photos151

    Cameron Diaz and Matthew Morrison in What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)
    Jennifer Lopez in What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)
    Chris Rock and Thomas Lennon in What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)
    Anna Kendrick and Chace Crawford in What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)
    Brooklyn Decker in What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)
    Dennis Quaid and Brooklyn Decker in What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)
    Chris Rock and Ben Falcone in What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)
    Jennifer Lopez and Rodrigo Santoro in What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)
    Cameron Diaz in What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)
    Rodrigo Santoro at an event for What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)
    Cameron Diaz and Cheryl at an event for What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)
    Olivia Lee at an event for What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)

    Top cast

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    Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz
    • Jules
    Matthew Morrison
    Matthew Morrison
    • Evan
    J. Todd Smith
    J. Todd Smith
    • Interpreter
    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • Ramsey
    Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez
    • Holly
    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Wendy
    Chace Crawford
    Chace Crawford
    • Marco
    Brooklyn Decker
    Brooklyn Decker
    • Skyler
    Ben Falcone
    Ben Falcone
    • Gary
    Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick
    • Rosie
    Chris Rock
    Chris Rock
    • Vic
    Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro
    • Alex
    Joe Manganiello
    Joe Manganiello
    • Davis
    Rob Huebel
    Rob Huebel
    • Gabe
    Thomas Lennon
    Thomas Lennon
    • Craig
    • (as Tom Lennon)
    Amir Talai
    Amir Talai
    • Patel
    Rebel Wilson
    Rebel Wilson
    • Janice
    Wendi McLendon-Covey
    Wendi McLendon-Covey
    • Kara
    • Director
      • Kirk Jones
    • Writers
      • Shauna Cross(screenplay)
      • Heather Hach(screenplay)
      • Heidi Murkoff(books)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Based on the popular series of pregnancy guides by the same name. As of 2022, more than 22 million books have been sold.
    • Goofs
      The tattoo on Holly's right shoulder blade disappears when she wears a brown bikini during the Aquarium scene.
    • Quotes

      Vic: There's no such thing as ready. You just jump on a moving train and you try not to die.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.133 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Dance (Disco Heat)
      Written by Victor Osborn (as Victor Osborne) and Eric Robinson

      Performed by Sylvester

      Courtesy of Concord Music Group, Inc.

    User reviews115

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    Featured review
    A brain off comedy that is a little out of convention
    This film is about several couples who are expecting babies. They run into various troubles and emotional rollercoasters while preparing themselves for parenthood.

    "What to Expect When You're Expecting" is a lighthearted comedy that makes you laugh, just like what is advertised. Of course, the way to parenthood is not just happy and joyful, so the film also realistically portrays the unglamorous side of expecting mothers. Some of these are presented as crude toilet humour, while others are presented as emotional rollercoasters that will touch your heart. I like the fact that characters in "What to Expect When You're Expecting" do not have a smooth breezy path, but face adversity like in real life. It is an interesting comedy for expecting mothers.
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    • Gordon-11
    • Sep 13, 2012

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 18, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (France)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tâm Sự Bà Bầu
    • Filming locations
      • South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate
      • Alcon Entertainment
      • Phoenix Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $41,152,203
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,547,068
      • May 20, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $84,384,002
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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