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Life As We Know It

2010

After a disastrous first date for caterer Holly and network sports director Messer, all they have in common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling careers and social calendars, they'll have to find common ground while living under the same roof.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 themes include the sudden death of parents, orphanhood, grief, adult relationship conflict, sexual references, and some drinking and coarse language. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard product placement may be present but is not a focus.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The inciting incident is the sudden death of the main characters' best friends, leaving an infant orphaned.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity is used throughout the film.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religion is not a central theme in the film.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

The film is a romantic comedy centered on the evolving relationship between the two leads.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Brief emotional intensity related to the death of parents, but not scary in a traditional sense.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Includes sexual innuendo and discussions regarding dating and adult relationships.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Social drinking occurs as part of the adult characters' lifestyles.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

No significant violence is present in the film.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists show courage in stepping up to care for an infant during their own grief.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Shows the characters creatively adapting to the unexpected demands of infant care.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The cast is primarily centered on the two white leads and their immediate circle.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers incidental insights into the challenges of co-parenting.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Caregiving, empathy, friendship, and learning to support a child are recurring themes.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

It emphasizes responsibility, cooperation, adapting to hardship, and putting a child's needs ahead of personal convenience.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The leads learn to become responsible guardians despite their initial immaturity.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in Life As We Know It would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Life As We Know It, and what caused that change?
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