Sleeping with Other People
Sleeping with Other People

Sleeping with Other People

2015Movie100 minEnglish

Can two serial cheaters get a second chance at love? After a one-night stand in college, New Yorkers Lainey and Jake meet by chance twelve years later and discover they each have the same problem: because of their monogamy-challenged ways, neither can maintain a relationship. Determined to stay friends despite their mutual attraction, they make a pact to keep it platonic, a deal that proves easier said than done.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users70%
Director: Leslye HeadlandGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Ten years after a one-night stand, Lainey and Jake reconnect and form a platonic pact to help each other navigate their love lives without falling for each other. However, they soon discover that maintaining a no-strings-attached friendship is harder than it looks, especially when their past attraction begins to resurface. The film follows their comedic attempts to find romantic fulfillment with others while grappling with their own evolving feelings.

Critical Reception

Sleeping with Other People received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its sharp dialogue, chemistry between the leads, and a refreshing take on the romantic comedy genre. While some found the plot predictable, the overall consensus was that it was a funny and charming film that offered a more mature and honest portrayal of relationships.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty and adult-oriented humor.
  • The chemistry between Jason Sudeikis and Alison Brie was a highlight.
  • An enjoyable, if somewhat conventional, romantic comedy.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's humor and the performances of the lead actors. Many found it to be a relatable and entertaining romantic comedy, though some felt it didn't break much new ground.

Fun Fact

Director Leslye Headland originally envisioned the film as a more dramatic story before shifting it to a comedy.

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nick_012

nick_012

Just so lovely. The chemistry is amazing, the story is so believable anD cute and funny and emotionnal. One of the most underrated rom-coms I saw.
Reno

Reno

**A tale about not love at first sight.** A romance comedy that begins with two people meeting in an unusual circumstance during their college year. Later the story moves forward to the present where their life status was revealed, parti...