Friends with Kids

Friends with Kids

Love. Happiness. Kids. Pick two.

R 2012 · 100 min · ★ 5.9 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

In the wake of their friends' marriages and eventual offspring, longtime pals Julie and Jason decide to have a child together without becoming a couple. By becoming "time-share" parents, they reason, they can experience the joys of parenthood without significantly curbing their personal freedom. However, when Julie and Jason both become involved with others, they discover that they secretly harbor romantic feelings for each other.

Directed by Jennifer Westfeldt · Written by Jennifer Westfeldt

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Adam Scott Jason Fryman
Jennifer Westfeldt Julie Keller
Jon Hamm Ben
Maya Rudolph Leslie
Chris O'Dowd Alex
Kristen Wiig Missy
Megan Fox Mary Jane
Lee Bryant Elaine Keller
Kelly Bishop Marcy Fryman
Cotter Smith Phil Fryman
Nina Lafarga Penelope
Vince Nappo Businessman / Julie's Date

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