Friends With Kids

Friends With Kids

Director: Jennifer Westfeldt
Writer: Jennifer Westfeldt
Cast: Kristen Wiig, Megan Fox, Jon Hamm, Maya Rudolph, Edward Burns, Jennifer Westfeldt, Chris O'Dowd, Adam Scott
Language: English, French
Theatrical Release Date: March 9, 2012
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Tagline: Family doesn't always go according to plan.

Synopsis: Friends With Kids is a poignant ensemble comedy about a close-knit circle of friends at that moment in life when children arrive and everything changes. There are big laughs and unexpected emotional truths as the last two singles in the group, out of step with their married pals, resolve to have a kid together… and date other people. [Synopsis courtesy of TIFF]

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