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Life doesn't care if you're ready.
PG-13 2013 · 122 min · ★ 7.7 · Comedy, Drama
Valentin is Acapulco's resident playboy, until a former fling leaves a baby on his doorstep and him heading with her out of Mexico.
Directed by Eugenio Derbez · Written by Eugenio Derbez
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Loreto Peralta Maggie -
Jessica Lindsey Julie -
Daniel Raymont Frank Ryan -
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Arcelia Ramírez Judeisy -
Agustín Bernal Lupe -
Karla Souza Jackie -
Roger Cudney Abogado Julie -
Ari Brickman Director - J Jeannine Derbez Directora
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