This Is 40 (2012)

6.2R134 minDirector: Judd Apatow

2012 film by Judd Apatow

This Is 40 is a 2012 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Judd Apatow and starring Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann. A "sort-of sequel" to Apatow's film Knocked Up (2007), its plot centers on married couple Pete and Debbie, whose stressful relationship is compounded by each turning 40.

Filming was conducted in mid-2011, and This Is 40 was released in the United States on December 21, 2012. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its cast, acting, and the film's comedic moments and perceptive scenes, but criticized its overlong running time and occasional aimlessness. In March 2022, it was announced that Apatow was in early development of a third film, set 10 years later and titled This Is 50.

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What is This Is 40 about?
This Is 40 (2012) — Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann) are turning 40. But instead of celebrating, they're mired in a mid-life crisis with unruly kids, debt and unhappiness mounding. Pete's record label is failing and Debbie is unable to come to terms with her aging body. As Pete's 40th birth
Is This Is 40 based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is This Is 40 scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.