First comes marriage. Then comes divorce. And then…|Dec. 23, 2009|USA|121 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy;Romance
Description: “It’s Complicated” is a 2009 American romantic comedy written and directed by Nancy Meyers. The film features Meryl Streep as Jane, a bakery owner and single mother of three, who unexpectedly rekindles a secret affair with her ex-husband, Jake, portrayed by Alec Baldwin. The story unfolds ten years after their divorce, as Jane navigates her complicated feelings between Jake and her architect, Adam, played by Steve Martin. The movie also includes supporting roles by Lake Bell, Hunter Parrish, Zoe Kazan, John Krasinski, Mary Kay Place, Robert Curtis Brown, and Rita Wilson.
Jane, who runs a thriving bakery in Santa Barbara, California, shares three adult children with Jake, a successful attorney. After their divorce, Jake marries Agness, the much younger woman he had an affair with during their marriage. The couple reunites at their son Luke’s college graduation in New York City, which sparks an affair that continues back in Santa Barbara. While Jane struggles with the morality of the situation, Jake appears more carefree. Meanwhile, Agness is trying to conceive with Jake, unaware he is secretly taking medication that reduces his fertility.
As the affair continues, Jane’s architect, Adam, who is also recovering from a divorce, begins to develop feelings for her. During Luke’s graduation party, Jane, having smoked marijuana with Jake earlier, invites Adam to the event. The night becomes a blend of awkwardness and budding romance, further complicating Jane’s already tangled relationships.
Cast director: Nancy Meyers
Cast actor: Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, John Krasinski, Lake Bell, Mary Kay Place, Rita Wilson, Alexandra Wentworth, Hunter Parrish, Zoe Kazan
Original name: It’s Complicated