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What to Expect When You're Expecting

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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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.
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
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
73K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,837
521
  • Director
    • Kirk Jones
  • Writers
    • Shauna Cross(screenplay)
    • Heather Hach(screenplay)
    • Heidi Murkoff(books)
  • Stars
    • Cameron Diaz
    • Matthew Morrison
    • J. Todd Smith
Top credits
  • 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
    • 112User reviews
    • 167Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 nominations

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    What to Expect When Youre Expecting
    Trailer 1:34
    What to Expect When Youre Expecting
    "Cooper's All Pregnant"
    Clip 0:35
    "Cooper's All Pregnant"

    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)
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    Top cast

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    Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz
    • Julesas Jules
    Matthew Morrison
    Matthew Morrison
    • Evanas Evan
    J. Todd Smith
    J. Todd Smith
    • Interpreteras Interpreter
    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • Ramseyas Ramsey
    Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez
    • Hollyas Holly
    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Wendyas Wendy
    Chace Crawford
    Chace Crawford
    • Marcoas Marco
    Brooklyn Decker
    Brooklyn Decker
    • Skyleras Skyler
    Ben Falcone
    Ben Falcone
    • Garyas Gary
    Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick
    • Rosieas Rosie
    Chris Rock
    Chris Rock
    • Vicas Vic
    Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro
    • Alexas Alex
    Joe Manganiello
    Joe Manganiello
    • Davisas Davis
    Rob Huebel
    Rob Huebel
    • Gabeas Gabe
    Thomas Lennon
    Thomas Lennon
    • Craigas Craig
    • (as Tom Lennon)
    Amir Talai
    Amir Talai
    • Patelas Patel
    Rebel Wilson
    Rebel Wilson
    • Janiceas Janice
    Wendi McLendon-Covey
    Wendi McLendon-Covey
    • Karaas Kara
    • Director
      • Kirk Jones
    • Writers
      • Shauna Cross(screenplay)
      • Heather Hach(screenplay)
      • Heidi Murkoff(books)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Based on the popular series of pregnancy guides by the same name. As of 2011, more than 14.5 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 reviews112

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    Completely shallow, generic and boring movie
    Contrarily to this adapted verbose title, one shouldn't 'expect' much that is, unless literary desecration is in your hand of cards--if that is the game you're looking to play, then consider this mess a winner.

    Inspired by Heidi Murkoff's multimillion-selling-self-help-book for expectant mothers--holding the same name--'What to Expect', the film, will be much less prolific. Obviously a lot more work, and money, towards getting an ensemble cast--as opposed to garnering producers with emphasis on purpose and ingenuity--the filmmakers, here, create a product that is not the least bit unique it's a generic label laden with followed genre-specific clichés, bawdy humor, and disjointed direction.

    Despite its few laughs, known cast, and affecting hints towards pregnancy, 'What to Expect' is an over-packed piece of "luggage" that becomes too frustrating to haul around. An immersion too tediously futile and not nearly enough funny. Expect worse...
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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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