This Is 40
2012 · 134 min · Director: Judd Apatow
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann) are turning 40. But instead of celebrating, they're mired in a mid-life crisis with unruly kids, debt and unhappiness mounding. Pete's record label is failing and Debbie is unable to come to terms with her aging body. As Pete's 40th birthday party arrives, Pete and Debbie are going to have to rely on family, friends, employees, fitness trainers, aging rockers and ultimately each other to come to terms with life at age 40.
Emotional fingerprint
This Is 40 (2012) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Humor 30%, Love 22%, Anger 18%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Humor, Love, Anger. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Humor, Love and Anger. Its IMDb rating of 6.2/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 62/100.
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Emotional journey
- Humor
- Tension
- Joy
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Humor | Tension | Joy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Humor | 57 % | 57 % | 17 % | 33 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 10′ | Humor | 54 % | 54 % | 20 % | 24 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Humor | 53 % | 50 % | 26 % | 16 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Humor | 55 % | 50 % | 27 % | 19 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 30′ | Humor | 56 % | 53 % | 25 % | 23 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Humor | 51 % | 49 % | 30 % | 21 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Humor | 51 % | 50 % | 31 % | 24 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Humor | 55 % | 51 % | 30 % | 24 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Tension | 54 % | 40 % | 40 % | 15 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Tension | 54 % | 38 % | 44 % | 16 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Humor | 56 % | 50 % | 33 % | 29 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 77′ | Humor | 59 % | 51 % | 31 % | 29 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Tension | 60 % | 39 % | 48 % | 16 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 90′ | Tension | 59 % | 34 % | 56 % | 9 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Tension | 55 % | 35 % | 45 % | 13 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Relief | 51 % | 37 % | 34 % | 20 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 111′ | Humor | 56 % | 39 % | 45 % | 18 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 117′ | Tension | 64 % | 35 % | 57 % | 15 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 124′ | Relief | 60 % | 38 % | 45 % | 25 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 131′ | Relief | 55 % | 45 % | 28 % | 35 % |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Charlotte
Graham Parker
Clair
Billie Joe Armstrong
Details
- Directed by
- Judd Apatow
- Written by
- Judd Apatow
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2012
- Runtime
- 134 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Humor
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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