Second Act (2018)

5.8PG-13103 minDirector: Peter Segal

2018 American romantic comedy film

Second Act is a 2018 American romantic comedy film directed by Peter Segal and written by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Justin Zackham. It stars Jennifer Lopez, Leah Remini, Vanessa Hudgens, Treat Williams and Milo Ventimiglia.

The plot follows a woman in her forties who successfully pursues a second chance at a corporate career, after a friend's son creates a fake résumé and credentials for her.

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise of Lopez's performance but criticism of the story and the script, and grossed over US$72 million worldwide.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Second Act (2018) — A big-box store worker reinvents her life and her life-story and shows Madison Avenue what street smarts can do.
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Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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