Life as We Know It (film)

Life as We Know It is a 2010 American romantic comedy film directed by Greg Berlanti, starring Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel. The film centers on Alison Novak (Heigl) and Eric Messer (Duhamel), two single adults who dislike each other but become the guardians of a baby girl, Sophie, after her parents, who were their mutual friends, die in an accident.

The narrative follows Alison and Messer as they navigate the challenges of raising a child together while simultaneously battling their initial animosity and evolving romantic feelings. The film explores themes of grief, responsibility, and unexpected family.

Critical reception to Life as We Know It was generally negative, with criticism directed towards its predictable plot and reliance on genre tropes. However, it was a moderate box office success.