Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)
Kernel Score: 81% · 9,121 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2011-07-29
Runtime: 118 minutes
Is Crazy, Stupid, Love. worth watching?
Worth watching. A funny, well-acted ensemble romantic comedy with a clever middle twist. Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling are both great, and it is warmer and smarter than most films in its genre.
Watch it if you
- like adult romantic comedies
- enjoy strong ensemble casts
- want a funny, warm night in
Skip it if you
- want a serious look at divorce
- dislike rom-com coincidences
Best for: Date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Crazy, Stupid, Love.
- Stream: HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Crazy, Stupid, Love. parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Crazy, Stupid, Love deals with infidelity and midlife dating with frank sexual content.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Womanizing, seduction coaching, and an affair storyline drive the plot, with implied sexual encounters.
- Language: Some — PG-13 level language typical of an adult romantic comedy.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Some social drinking in bar and dating scenes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Crazy, Stupid, Love.
If you liked Crazy, Stupid, Love., these are the movies we'd watch next.
- One Day (2011) — 83%: Romance that follows a relationship over many years
- Love, Rosie (2014) — 86%: Friends-to-lovers story with a sweet, funny tone
- Before Sunrise (1995) — 89%: Talky, charming romance
- La La Land (2016) — 90%: Colourful romance with Ryan Gosling
- Love, Simon (2018) — 89%: Warm, funny romance with an honest heart
Director
Glenn Ficarra
Cast
- Steve Carell as Cal
- Ryan Gosling as Jacob
- Julianne Moore as Emily
- Emma Stone as Hannah
- Lio Tipton as Jessica
- Jonah Bobo as Robbie
- Joey King as Molly
- Marisa Tomei as Kate
- Beth Littleford as Claire
- John Carroll Lynch as Bernie
Crazy, Stupid, Love. FAQ
Is Crazy, Stupid, Love. worth watching?
Worth watching. A funny, well-acted ensemble romantic comedy with a clever middle twist. Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling are both great, and it is warmer and smarter than most films in its genre.
Where can I watch Crazy, Stupid, Love.?
In the US you can stream Crazy, Stupid, Love. on HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Crazy, Stupid, Love. OK for kids?
Crazy, Stupid, Love. is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Crazy, Stupid, Love deals with infidelity and midlife dating with frank sexual content.
What movies are like Crazy, Stupid, Love.?
If you liked Crazy, Stupid, Love., try One Day, Love, Rosie, Before Sunrise and La La Land.