The Back-Up Plan (2010)
A woman's quest for motherhood intertwines with unexpected romance, leading to cozy and wholesome whimsy.
When Zoe tires of looking for Mr. Right, she decides to have a baby on her own. But on the day she's artificially inseminated, she meets Stan, who seems to be just who she's been searching for all her life. Now, Zoe has to figure out how to make her two life's dreams fit with each other.
How intense is The Back-Up Plan?
The Back-Up Plan has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What The Back-Up Plan feels like
- Tone
- feel goodwhimsicalromanticcozy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watch
Where to stream The Back-Up Plan
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Back-Up Plan for you?
Is The Back-Up Plan scary?
No. The Back-Up Plan is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Back-Up Plan gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Back-Up Plan sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Back-Up Plan OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Back-Up Plan?
The Back-Up Plan runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream The Back-Up Plan?
The Back-Up Plan is streaming on Starz, Hoopla and YouTube (free).
Does The Back-Up Plan have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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