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Crazy, Stupid, Love

Crazy, Stupid, Love is a 2011 American romantic comedy film directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa and written by Dan Fogelman.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Crazy, Stupid, Love is a 2011 American romantic comedy that follows several interconnected relationships after a middle-aged man's marriage falls apart.

What it is

Directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, and written by Dan Fogelman, the film stars Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, and Emma Stone. It's rated PG-13 and runs 118 minutes. Warner Bros. Pictures handled distribution.

Key details

The story centers on Cal Weaver (Carell), whose wife asks for a divorce, pushing him back into dating. He gets guidance from bachelor Jacob Palmer (Gosling), while multiple overlapping love stories unfold. The cast also includes Marisa Tomei and Kevin Bacon.

Why it matters

The film is a well-regarded romantic comedy that weaves together multiple relationships rather than focusing on a single couple. It's widely available to Canadian audiences through cinema, home video, and streaming platforms.

In short

  • Released in 2011, directed by Ficarra and Requa, written by Fogelman.
  • Stars Carell, Gosling, Moore, Stone; also Tomei and Bacon.
  • Follows interconnected love stories after a divorce.
  • Rated PG-13, runtime 118 minutes, distributed by Warner Bros.
Canadian angle

The film was released in Canada and is widely available to Canadian audiences through cinema, home video, and streaming platforms.

Quick questions

What is Crazy, Stupid, Love about?
It follows Cal Weaver after his wife asks for a divorce, showing how his life changes as he re-enters the dating world and becomes involved in several connected relationships.
Who directed Crazy, Stupid, Love?
Glenn Ficarra and John Requa directed the film.
Who stars in Crazy, Stupid, Love?
The main cast includes Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, and Emma Stone.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy,_Stupid,_Love
    Supports: 2011 American romantic comedy film; directors; writer; cast; basic premise
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/crazy_stupid_love_2011
    Supports: directors; writer; distributor; PG-13 rating; genre; release date; runtime; box office
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1570728/plotsummary/
    Supports: plot summary involving Cal Weaver and Jacob Palmer
  4. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/70167068
    Supports: 2011; PG-13; genre; brief premise; cast
  5. Metacritic — https://www.metacritic.com/movie/crazy-stupid-love/
    Supports: film summary; year; central premise