Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- sardonic
- sincere
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics generally found the film sharp, funny, and well acted, though its conventional romantic-comedy structure limited its impact.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jason and Julie intentionally conceive a child together while agreeing to pursue separate romantic lives.
The central premise observes friends losing desirable qualities after having children and explores the consequences for Jason and Julie.
Jason and Julie are longtime best friends with no stated romantic interest before their parenting arrangement develops complications.
Jason meets Mary Jane and Julie meets Kurt, with both appearing to be perfect mates against the messier reality of their existing bond.
Films like Friends with Kids, and why
Bridesmaids
adult friendship, romantic complications, and sharp ensemble relationship comedy
The Big Sick
witty urban romantic comedy centered on friendship and changing relationships
Love, Actually
ensemble relationship drama balancing humor, commitment, and emotional friction
Enough Said
contemporary romantic comedy about unconventional intimacy and adult commitment
Movie Details
- Director
- Jennifer Westfeldt
- Release Date
- 2012-03-09
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (500)
Cast
- Adam Scott
- Jennifer Westfeldt
- Jon Hamm
- Maya Rudolph
- Chris O'Dowd
- Kristen Wiig
- Megan Fox
- Lee Bryant
- Kelly Bishop
- Cotter Smith
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Friends with Kids about?
- Two best friends attempt to separate co-parenting from romance, only to find their carefully designed arrangement challenged by real intimacy.
- What is Friends with Kids like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Friends with Kids as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Friends with Kids violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Friends with Kids.
- What did critics think of Friends with Kids?
- Critics generally found the film sharp, funny, and well acted, though its conventional romantic-comedy structure limited its impact.
- Which films are like Friends with Kids?
- Films with a similar feel include Bridesmaids, The Big Sick, Love, Actually, and Enough Said.
- How long is Friends with Kids?
- Friends with Kids runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Friends with Kids?
- In United States, Friends with Kids streams on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
