Sleeping With Other People

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Sleeping With Other People

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2015

1h 40m

Romance

Comedy

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Twelve years after a one-night stand, a man (Jason Sudeikis) and a woman (Alison Brie) run into each other and try to maintain a platonic relationship despite their mutual attraction.

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Sleeping with Other People has likable leads and flashes of inspiration, but seems unwilling or unable to surround them with the truly subversive rom-com they deserve.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

Somewhere along the line, somebody sanded down Headland's rough edges.

May 30, 2016

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Kat Poole

Empire Magazine

Director Leslye Headland's follow-up to Bachelorette addresses big issues like the role of sex in relationships while delivering refreshing laughs thanks to a supporting cast who make their value known; Adam Brody's cameo is a revelation.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 7, 2016

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Clarisse Loughrey

The List

Perhaps Headland is afraid of her films being too unlikable for audiences, or this an attempt to legitimise herself within the mainstream. Because, ultimately, why sacrifice all this smart, perceptive modernity for a finale hewn of Hollywood cliché?

Rated: 3/5

Jan 4, 2016

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Josh Slater-Williams

Vague Visages

When Sleeping with Other People does hit — which is a lot of the time — it’s an invigorating spicing up of formula; a winning balance of hedonism and heart that’s unapologetic about either quality

Nov 15, 2023

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Elissa Suh

Moviepudding (Substack)

Essentially a Meg Ryan picture with quippier dialogue, Sleeping with Other People turns into “sleeping with one person for the rest of your life,” adhering to the usual stakes and upholding the status quo.

May 25, 2023

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Might have been more effective if it didn't adhere so strictly to the old possum that men and women can't be friends.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 4, 2021

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Susan J

Well written and extremely likable movie. Much better than expected given the genre, excellent cast and interesting subplots that perhaps wraps up too quickly at the end but with a lot of heart and fun. Genuinely witty, smart dialog that doesn’t pander. Sudeikis has enough charm to fill any of the seven seas.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/07/25

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Courtney S.

Funny, raunchy and what it’s like to fall in love with a best friend. Good movie

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/03/25

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Aaron E

Quite possibly my new favorite movie. Refreshingly straight forward. The twist and turns in this film make it compelling, relatable and sincere. While keeping it fresh and honest. Lays into the idea of building love through understanding.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/08/25

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Giuseppe N

Sudeikis and Brie are terrific, the story is quite conventional but with some good twists. Very sweet movie overral, and great soundtrack

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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James E

A cute and raunchy premise with some fun ideas. It’s a fairly basic plot, but it’s executed in a fairly original manner that keeps it interesting

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/08/24

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hazel m

This has become one of my favorite rom-coms! Highly underrated.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/30/24

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Synopsis

Twelve years after a one-night stand, a man (Jason Sudeikis) and a woman (Alison Brie) run into each other and try to maintain a platonic relationship despite their mutual attraction.

Director: Leslye Headland
Producer: Sidney Kimmel, Jessica Elbaum, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell
Screenwriter: Leslye Headland
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Gloria Sanchez Productions
Rating: R (Sexual References|Language|Some Drug Use|Strong Sexual Content)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 11, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $814.8K
Runtime: 1h 40m

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