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Life Happens (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Life Happens is a 2012 comedy directed by Kat Coiro. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $48,041 worldwide. Critics gave it 24% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.

IMDb rating
5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
24%
worldwide gross
$48K
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Life Happens (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Kat Coiro
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
PMK*BNC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Life Happens About?

The premise of Life Happens without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Three young women living in Los Angeles find themselves navigating the challenges and humor of adulthood together. When Kim faces an unexpected life change, her friends Deena and Laura rally to support her as she balances the demands of single motherhood and the complexities of dating. The film explores themes of friendship, love, and the unexpected turns life can take.

Life Happens Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • abortion
  • pro life
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Crew

The Director of Life Happens

Directed by Kat Coiro.

From the director

More from Kat Coiro

More films directed by Kat Coiro, best-rated first: You, Me & Tuscany, Marry Me, And While We Were Here and A Case of You.

Full filmography
Ratings

Life Happens Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Life Happens 24% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.

Plot

Life Happens Plot Summary

What happens in Life Happens from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As fate would have it, Kim and Deena returned from a night out with two suitors, only to realize they had forgotten one crucial item: protection. In a frantic bid to remedy the situation, Kim located the very last condom, but just as quickly, Deena swooped in and claimed it for herself, leaving Kim exposed to the repercussions of her choices. Fast-forward a year, and Kim is now navigating the intricate world of single motherhood while caring for her young son, Max, and living with her close friends, Deena and Laura.

Full summary

The whole story of Life Happens, scene by scene

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Box office

Life Happens Box Office

Life Happens grossed $48,041 worldwide. $30,905 came from the US and Canada and $17,136 (36%) from the rest of the world.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$48K

US & Canada
$30.9K
International
$17.1K
US & Canada 64% Rest of the world 36%
Videos

Life Happens Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Life Happens.

Life Happens Official Trailer #1 - Krysten Ritter, Kate Bosworth Movie (2012) HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Life Happens?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What major event do Deena and Kim forget after their night out?

Cars

Cars in Life Happens

9 cars on screen, including the 2004 Toyota Prius II and the Volvo 240.

All 9 cars
  • 2004 Toyota Prius II in Life Happens 2004 Toyota Prius II Main role
  • Volvo 240 in Life Happens Volvo 240 Important role
  • 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 A207 in Life Happens 2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 A207 Minor role
  • 1979 Chevrolet El Camino in Life Happens 1979 Chevrolet El Camino Background role

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FAQ

Life Happens FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Life Happens, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Life Happens?

Life Happens runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Life Happens released?

Life Happens was released on April 13, 2012.

Who directed Life Happens?

Life Happens was directed by Kat Coiro.

More films by Kat Coiro

How much did Life Happens make at the box office?

Life Happens grossed $48,041 worldwide ($30,905 domestic, $17,136 international).

How is Life Happens rated?

Life Happens has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 24% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Life Happens have a post-credit scene?

No. Life Happens has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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