Knocked Up

2007 • Movie • 89,001 views

Comedy

Overview

Knocked Up is a 2007 comedy film directed by Judd Apatow, starring Seth Rogen as Ben Stone, a lazy, immature stoner, and Katherine Heigl as Alison Scott, a beautiful, ambitious entertainment reporter. They have a one-night stand, and Alison gets pregnant. They decide to try to make a relationship work. The film is a hilarious, raunchy, and surprisingly emotional look at unexpected parenthood. It was a massive critical and commercial success, earning over $219 million on a $30 million budget. The film explores themes of responsibility, maturity, and the meaning of family. The film features a memorable supporting cast, including Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, and Jason Segel. The film is widely considered one of the best comedies of the 2000s.