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.
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Steve Carell | Cal |
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Ryan Gosling | Jacob |
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Julianne Moore | Emily |
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Emma Stone | Hannah |
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Analeigh Tipton | Jessica |
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Jonah Bobo | Robbie |
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Joey King | Molly |
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Marisa Tomei | Kate |
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Beth Littleford | Claire |
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John Carroll Lynch | Bernie |
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Kevin Bacon | David Lindhagen |
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Liza Lapira | Liz |
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Josh Groban | Richard |
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Mekia Cox | Hip Hairdresser aka Tiffany |
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Julianna Guill | Madison |
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Zayne Emory | Robbie's Friend (Eric) |
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Crystal Reed | Amy Johnson |
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Joanne Brooks | Waitress for Cal and Kate |
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Reggie Lee | Officer Huang |
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Caitlin Thompson | Taylor |
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Karolina Wydra | Jordyn |
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Tracy Mulholland | Megan |
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Katerina Kopel | Stephanie |
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Janine Barris | Heather |
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Jenny Mollen | Lisa |
Director | Glenn Ficarra |
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John Requa |
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Writer | Dan Fogelman | |
Producer | Eryn Brown, Steve Carell, Vance DeGeneres, Denise Di Novi, Jeffrey Harlacker, Charlie Hartsock, David Siegel | |
Musician | Christophe Beck, Nick Urata | |
Photography | Andrew Dunn |