GoodWatchSign up

Friends with Kids

2012·Movie
1h 40min·R
IMDb6.1Metacritic555.9Rotten Tomatoes66%49%

Where to watch

fuboTVThe RokuThe CWKanopyHoopla

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

Friends with Kids fingerprint

Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

Find more like it

Funny moviesRomantic movies

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Love. Happiness. Kids. Pick two.

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.
Romantic ComedyFriends to LoversParenthoodContemporarySituational ComedyFriendshipRelationshipsPop CultureNew York City

Crew

Directed by:
Jennifer Westfeldt, George Camarda
Written by:
Jennifer Westfeldt
Produced by:
Jon Hamm, Mike Nichols, Jennifer Westfeldt
Composed by:
Marcelo Zarvos, Jacob Ribicoff, Randall Poster

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Friends with Kids

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Friends with Kids legally?

fuboTVThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexFawesome

Friends with Kids is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Friends with Kids worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Friends with Kids rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Friends with Kids?

1 h 40 min

Friends with Kids runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Friends with Kids?

Critics61
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see Friends with Kids much the same way.

What language is Friends with Kids in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Friends with Kids?

64AEARATAUBEBHBOBRBYBZCACHCLCO+50

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Friends with Kids in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Friends with Kids use?

A-Cup AngstAnguished Declaration of LoveBeta CoupleBig ApplesauceChild HaterEveryone Can See It"Friends" Rent ControlI Don't Want to Ruin Our FriendshipInelegant BlubberingThe MatchmakerShipper on DeckNice Guyand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Friends with Kids, including A-Cup Angst, Anguished Declaration of Love, Beta Couple.