Maggie's Plan (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Maggie's Plan is a 2016 comedy drama starring Bill Hader. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $5.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Maggie's Plan About?
The premise of Maggie's Plan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A free-spirited woman named Maggie Hardin sets out on a unique journey to find love and motherhood. She becomes involved with John Harding, a struggling writer who is trapped in an unhappy marriage. Maggie’s unconventional quest leads her through unexpected situations and challenges her carefully laid plans. Ultimately, she learns that life’s detours can lead to unexpected happiness and fulfillment.
Maggie's Plan Cast
Bill Hader stars in Maggie's Plan.
Maggie's Plan Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Maggie's Plan 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 57% User score
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Letterboxd 3.2 /5
15 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Maggie's Plan Plot Summary
What happens in Maggie's Plan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Maggie Hardin, the dedicated director of business development and outreach for art and design students at The New School in New York City, finds herself yearning to become a mother. In her quest, she reconnects with a former college acquaintance, Guy Childers, a quirky math major turned pickle entrepreneur, to donate his sperm.
During her time at the university, Maggie crosses paths with John Harding, a “ficto-critical anthropologist” married to a tenured professor at Columbia University. Their chance meetings on campus lead John to confide in Maggie about his ambitious novel. This shared interest draws them closer as she begins reading his work, leading to regular discussions that spark a deep connection.
Full summary
The whole story of Maggie's Plan, scene by scene
Maggie's Plan Box Office
Maggie's Plan grossed $5.9 million worldwide. $3.4 million came from the US and Canada and $2.5 million (43%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.9M
- US & Canada
- $3.4M
- International
- $2.5M
Maggie's Plan Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser and 3 clips.
- Teaser
- Clip Maggie's Plan | Official Clip HD (2016)
- Clip Maggie's Plan - Can I Join You Clip - Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore - At Cinemas July 8
- Clip Maggie's Plan - Old Fashioned Way - Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore - At Cinemas July 8
How Well Do You Know Maggie's Plan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Maggie's Plan
27 cars on screen, including the 2001 Chevrolet Venture and the 1996 Chevrolet Express.
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2004 BMW X5 E53 Background role -
2010 Buick LaCrosse Background role
Maggie's Plan Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Maggies Plan” and “매기스 플랜”.
- Also known as
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- Maggies Plan
- 매기스 플랜
- マギーズプランしあわせのあとしまつ
- Maggie a un plan
- El plan de Maggie
- Planul lui Maggie
- Η Μάγκι έχει σχέδιο
- Il piano di Maggie - A cosa servono gli uomini
- הרומן של מגי
- 麦吉的计划
- O Plano de Maggie
- Maggie má plán
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- План Мэгги
- Plan Maggie
- Планът на Маги
- Kördüğüm
- Maggie terve
- Мегин план
- Megijas plāns
- Megės planas
- NY單身日記
- 小三大計
- マギーズ・プラン 幸せのあとしまつ
- El pla de Maggie
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Maggie's Plan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Maggie's Plan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Maggie's Plan?
Maggie's Plan runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Maggie's Plan released?
Maggie's Plan was released on May 20, 2016.
Who is in the cast of Maggie's Plan?
Maggie's Plan stars Bill Hader.
How much did Maggie's Plan make at the box office?
Maggie's Plan grossed $5.9 million worldwide ($3.4 million domestic, $2.5 million international).
How is Maggie's Plan rated?
Maggie's Plan has 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic, 57% on TMDB and 3.2/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Maggie's Plan have a post-credit scene?
No. Maggie's Plan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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