This Is 40
Director: Judd Apatow
Actors: Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Maude Apatow
PlotA married couple, Pete and Debbie, both turning 40 in the same week, navigate the personal and professional challenges that come with reaching middle age. While raising two daughters, the pair confronts the reality of their fading youth and intensifying domestic responsibilities. Pete owns a struggling independent record label, and Debbie runs a boutique. As their financial stress builds, they grapple with their relationship dynamics, examining both the love that keeps them together and the friction that threatens to pull them apart.
Amidst the backdrop of their milestone birthdays, they intersect with a host of other characters: contentious parents, quirky employees, and friends dealing with their own age-related crises. Their story is an exploration of the humor and pathos inherent in the shared human experience of growing older, personal growth, and the quest for happiness within the family unit. As they confront issues such as health scares, parenting challenges, and the need for emotional connection, the couple attempts to refresh their lives and renew their commitment to each other amidst the chaos of modern life.
Writers: Judd Apatow
Release Date: 21 Dec 2012
Runtime: 134 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'This Is 40' blends biting humor & family life, has stellar cast & extras, but its length bogs it down.
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