Crazy, Stupid, Love.

2011 · 1h58 · Film

Directed by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

Starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Lio Tipton, Jonah Bobo, Joey King, Marisa Tomei, Beth Littleford, John Carroll Lynch

Ideal when you feel… Romantic Happy Angry

Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. 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, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.

Original language

English

Screenplay

Dan Fogelman

Music

Nick Urata, Christophe Beck

Cinematography

Andrew Dunn

Cast

Emma Stone, Lio Tipton, Jonah Bobo, Joey King, Marisa Tomei, Beth Littleford, John Carroll Lynch, Kevin Bacon, Liza Lapira

Updated July 22, 2026

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