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It's Complicated

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Jane (Meryl Streep), a successful restaurateur, has been divorced from Jake (Alec Baldwin) for many years, although they remain friends. When an innocent meal together turns into an affair, Jane finds that she is the other woman in the now-remarried Jake's life. Meanwhile, Adam (Steve Martin), an architect hired to remodel her kitchen, is still stinging from his own divorce. He finds himself falling in love with Jane but soon realizes that he has become part of a triangle.
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Despite fine work by an appealing cast, It's Complicated is predictable romantic comedy fare, going for broad laughs instead of subtlety and nuance.

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Ed Koch The Atlantic Jan 16, 2018
The movie won't take you to the top of the mountain or leave you with memories and references for discussion, but you won't be bored if you see it. Without compromising my standards, I can give this film an unqualified plus. Go to Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Sep 11, 2017
B
It's [writer/director Nancy Meyers'] typical, though smart, romantic comedy for a more mature audience. But, unlike Something's Gotta Give, there are no Oprah-like a-ha moments, which made it really quite unspecial and fall sorta flat. Go to Full Review Jonathan F. Richards Film.com Jan 15, 2010
B-
It's really not all that complicated. But it is entertaining. It's pure, simple fun, with Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin playing Doris Day and Rock Hudson as they might have been if they had ruled in the sexually knowing oughts, instead of the virginal ear Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Aug 28, 2023
3/4
It’s Complicated has an effortless appeal, giving you exactly what you want in a form that wouldn’t work without its stars. Go to Full Review Emma Clark-Dow The Post NZ Oct 21, 2022
It’s Complicated does what it says on the box – tells the story of a complicated, awkward and hilarious relationship, while also celebrating love and sex of an older generation, instead of leaving the passion to the under 25-year-olds. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Nov 29, 2020
7/10
Comedies about older romances have been done before, but Streep, Baldwin, and Martin form an exceptionally pleasant onscreen trio. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Thyaagu C @Thyaagu Aug 14, 2026 A little messy, a little warm, a little ridiculous - basically, adulthood with good lighting. Could have been better, still worth a watch!! See more moon S @moon90 Jun 6, 2026 kinda poorly written, unrealitic in some cases. "ok cast" meryl carried the movie See more Christian K @ckacar May 22, 2026 Extremely watchable and light, The main takeaway is Meryl Streep has one the nicest kitchens I've seen and is somehow complaining about it So of course she is building a new even better, bigger kitchen. See more Pamela A @PamelaJ Feb 14, 2026 Love this movie, not the end. Have seen 3 times, if I watched again I would turn off before the end. Actors are good See more Shelli E @Winewinewine Jan 14, 2026 This is so funny! Just relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the entertainment See more Amy P @amymhart Dec 20, 2025 If the "kids" (who are actually grown adults) weren't so nauseating it would have been much better. Who cast this nonsense? The part where they were holed up in bed together was absolutely absurd. See more Read all reviews
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Nancy Meyers

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Meryl Streep

Jane

Steve Martin

Adam

Alec Baldwin

Jake

John Krasinski

Harley

Lake Bell

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Movie Info

Synopsis Jane (Meryl Streep), a successful restaurateur, has been divorced from Jake (Alec Baldwin) for many years, although they remain friends. When an innocent meal together turns into an affair, Jane finds that she is the other woman in the now-remarried Jake's life. Meanwhile, Adam (Steve Martin), an architect hired to remodel her kitchen, is still stinging from his own divorce. He finds himself falling in love with Jane but soon realizes that he has become part of a triangle.
Director
Nancy Meyers
Producer
Nancy Meyers, Scott Rudin
Screenwriter
Nancy Meyers
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Waverly Films, Scott Rudin Productions
Rating
R (Some Drug Content|Sexuality)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 3, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$112.7M
Runtime
2h 0m
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