What to Expect When You're Expecting
Five couples grapple with surprise pregnancies, adoption decisions, and intergenerational expectations, racing to keep their relationships intact while life‑changing news threatens to upend everything they thought they knew about love and family.
“It's too late to pull out now.”
Synopsis
Impending parenthood disrupts the lives of five couples in unexpected ways. Two celebrities struggle to cope with the sudden realities of pregnancy. A baby-obsessed author faces emotional turbulence due to hormonal changes, while her husband competes with his father, who is expecting twins with his young wife. A photographer's husband is uncertain about his wife's decision to adopt. Meanwhile, a chance encounter leads to an unexpected pregnancy for two rival food-truck owners.
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A crew of 86+ credited
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Edited by Michael BerenbaumShot by Xavier GrobetScored by Benjamin Forrest DavisDesigned by Andrew Laws
Box Office
2012 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 2.0× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$79.7M
US & Canada: $41.2M — 52% of worldwide · International: $38.5M (48%)
Opening weekend: $10.5M — 26% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $15.0M — 37% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 3,021 theaters
Also known as
- Was passiert, wenn's passiert istde
- Ce qui vous attend si vous attendez un enfantfr
- Che cosa aspettarsi quando si aspettait
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Cast & Crew
86 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
61Rob Huebel
as Gabe
Thomas Lennon
as Craig
Amir Talai
as Patel
Rebel Wilson
as Janice
Joe Manganiello
as Davis
Wendi Mclendon Covey
as Kara
Kim Fields
as Social Worker
Genesis Rodriguez
as Courtney
Megan Mullally
as Herself
Mimi Gianopulos
as Molly
Cheryl
as Herself
Tyce Diorio
as Tyce Diorio
Taboo
as Taboo
Dwyane Wade
as Dwyane Wade
Whitney Port
as Whitney Port
Taylor Kowalski
as J. J.
Jesse Burch
as Hutch Davidson
Julie Ivey
as Convention Attendee
Kate Kneeland
as Hotel Doctor
Aerli Austen
as Female Co-worker
Bree Dawn Shannon
as Holly's Client
Kelley Hinman
as Ramsey's Friend
Jon Stafford
as Ramsey's Friend
Rhoda Griffis
as Convention Organiser
Elizabeth Becka
as Agency Official
Catherine Dyer
as Adoption Mom
Brian Bascle
as Adoption Dad
Sharon Conley
as Jules' Obstetrician
Eric Mendenhall
as Wendy's Doctor
Maria Howell
as Jules' Doctor
Sharon Gee
as Skylar's Doctor
Scott Poythress
as Anesthesiologist
Nico Ward
as Jules' Nurse
Cynthia Evans
as Wendy's Nurse
Pam Smith
as Skylar's Nurse
Jimi Kocina
as Lab Tech
Jasmine Kaur
as Nurse
Valerie Payton
as Hospital Receptionist
Andrew Laws
as Photographer
Richard Mitchell
as Steakhouse Waiter
Jessie Ward
as Cute Girl
Hannah Kasulka
as Pretty Girl
Wilbur Fitzgerald
as Elderly Swimmer
Africa Miranda
as Adina
Matt Lintz
as Disruptive Kid
Emily Chandler Westergreen
as Young Pregnant Wife
David Thwaites
as Ad Guy
Veronica Yung
as Food Truck Girl
Steve Coulter
as Rosie's Doctor
Adam Baaklini
as BBQ Waiter
Chelsea Cardwell
as BBQ Waitress
Catherine Barrow
as BBQ Waitress
Bart Hansard
as Marco's Boss
Megan Hayes
as Convention Attendee
Judi Blair
as Hot Girl #1 (uncredited)
Jordan Blair Mangold Brown
as Girl in Park (uncredited)
Jeff Chase
as Golfer #2 (uncredited)
Cait Johnson
as Skylar's Friend
Yvette Tucker
as Dancer (uncredited)
Jacqueline Marie Zwick
as Real Estate Wife (uncredited)
Macsen Lintz
as Young Boy
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