This Is 40 (2012)
A witty, darkly comic look at a couple's intimate struggles as they face forty and a failing life.
Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.
How intense is This Is 40?
This Is 40 has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What This Is 40 feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate night
Where to stream This Is 40
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Is This Is 40 for you?
Is This Is 40 scary?
No. This Is 40 is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is This Is 40 gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is This Is 40 sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is This Is 40 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 This Is 40?
This Is 40 runs 2h 14m.
Where can I stream This Is 40?
This Is 40 is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does This Is 40 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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