It's Complicated (2009)
A divorced couple's unexpected reunion sparks a witty, heartwarming, and complicated new romance.
Ten years after their divorce, Jane and Jake Adler unite for their son's college graduation and unexpectedly end up sleeping together. But Jake is married, and Jane is embarking on a new romance with her architect. Now, she has to sort out her life—just when she thought she had it all figured out.
How intense is It's Complicated?
It's Complicated has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated R.
What It's Complicated feels like
- Tone
- cozyfeel goodromanticheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFamily night
Where to stream It's Complicated
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Is It's Complicated for you?
Is It's Complicated scary?
No. It's Complicated is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is It's Complicated gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is It's Complicated sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is It's Complicated OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is It's Complicated?
It's Complicated runs 2h 1m.
Where can I stream It's Complicated?
It's Complicated is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does It's Complicated have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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