Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- irreverent
- girls night
- romantic comedy night
What critics said
Critics found the film mildly amusing and grounded, with an appealing female friendship at its center, but viewed its familiar formula and uneven execution as limiting.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kim, Deena, and Laura’s relationships form the film’s main emotional and comic network.
Kim’s one-night stand results in an unplanned baby and a sudden confrontation with parenting.
Kim’s new motherhood disrupts her party lifestyle and dating aspirations.
The baby transforms Kim’s routines, friendships, and participation in the dating scene.
Films like L!fe Happens, and why
Bridesmaids
female friendship, romantic complications, and grounded contemporary comedy
The Sweetest Thing
women-centered relationship comedy balancing dating, adulthood, and emotional growth
Baby Mama
single motherhood, romantic aspirations, and warm ensemble dramedy
How to Be Single
urban female friendship and romantic self-discovery with a comedic tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Kat Coiro
- Release Date
- 2011-06-18
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (157)
Cast
- Krysten Ritter
- Kate Bosworth
- Rachel Bilson
- Geoff Stults
- Justin Kirk
- Fallon Goodson
- Andrea Savage
- Kristen Johnston
- Rhys Coiro
- Jason Biggs
Where to watch in United States
- 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 L!fe Happens about?
- A carefree Los Angeles party girl must reconcile single motherhood with friendship, dating, and the responsibilities of adult life.
- What is L!fe Happens like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of L!fe Happens as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is L!fe Happens violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in L!fe Happens.
- What did critics think of L!fe Happens?
- Critics found the film mildly amusing and grounded, with an appealing female friendship at its center, but viewed its familiar formula and uneven execution as limiting.
- Which films are like L!fe Happens?
- Films with a similar feel include Bridesmaids, The Sweetest Thing, Baby Mama, and How to Be Single.
- How long is L!fe Happens?
- L!fe Happens runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch L!fe Happens?
- In United States, L!fe Happens is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
