Directed by Nancy Meyers, It’s Complicated is a warm, witty, and wonderfully human exploration of romance, family, and the delightful chaos that comes with second chances—proving that life after fifty can still be wildly unpredictable.
🍰 Story Overview
Jane Adler (Meryl Streep) has built a good life. She’s a successful bakery owner, a proud mother of three grown children, and has finally made peace with her divorce from the charismatic but exasperating Jake Adler (Alec Baldwin).
But when they reconnect at their son’s college graduation, a tipsy dinner leads to something neither of them expected: an affair—with each other.
Suddenly, Jane is the “other woman” in Jake’s marriage to his much younger wife.
Complicating matters further is Adam (Steve Martin), the sweet, soft-spoken architect helping Jane remodel her dream kitchen—and, unexpectedly, opening the door to a new kind of future.
As Jane juggles temptation, guilt, laughter, and longing, she realizes that sometimes love is even messier the second time around.
🌿 Why It Captivates
- A Dream Cast at Their Best:
Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, and Steve Martin deliver charming, vulnerable, and laugh-out-loud performances. - Nancy Meyers’ Signature Touch:
Gorgeous homes, sun-drenched kitchens, smart dialogue, and a breezy elegance that wraps every scene like a warm blanket. - Relatable, Grown-Up Romance:
It’s about heartbreak, healing, and the joyful, awkward truth that love doesn’t end at any age—it just evolves. - Laughter Through Life’s Complications:
Whether it’s sneaking around hotel hallways or facing the children’s reactions, every twist is served with humor and heart.
🏆 Reception & Legacy
Released on December 25, 2009, It’s Complicated charmed audiences worldwide, grossing $219.1 million and earning three Golden Globe nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Over time, it has become a beloved classic for its honest, feel-good portrayal of love’s beautiful, messy second acts.