Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily (Julianne Moore). Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling), a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.
Initial release: July 29, 2011 (USA)
Directors: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Box office: 142.9 million USD
Screenplay: Dan Fogelman
Music composed by: Christophe Beck, Nick Urata
Writer: Dan Fogelman
Stars: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore