Film

Crazy, Stupid, Love. 2011

Directed by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

  • Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • 118 min
  • PG-13

This is crazy. This is stupid. This is love.

Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.

ComedyDramaRomancefriendshipsoulmatesmarriage crisismidlife crisisbabysitterwomanizerlaw schoollos angeles, californiamiddle schoolrelationshiplove affairdivorcee

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