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Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Judd Apatow's critically acclaimed comedy, Knocked Up, finds new success on Netflix 17 years after its release. Written, produced, and directed by Apatow, the 2007 romantic comedy follows the repercussions of a one-night stand between an irresponsible slacker and a rising media personality that results in an unplanned pregnancy. Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl star, alongside Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann as another couple.
Now, 17 years after its release, Judd Apatow's critically acclaimed comedy has found new success on Netflix. For the week of April 15-21, Knocked Up was the eighth most-watched movie on Netflix in the United States, marking its first week in the Top 10. It placed behind the Super Mario Bros. Movie, which has been in the Top 10 for a whopping 21 straight weeks, and above M. Night Shyamalan's Glass, which has been there for three straight weeks.
Related New On Netflix: All 92 Movies & TV Shows Arriving In April April on Netflix is packed with new TV shows and movies including Ripley and Rebel Moon Part 2. What Happened To R-Rated Comedies Like Knocked Up? Both critically and commercially successful, Knocked Up is a quintessential R-rated comedy that was released at the height of the genre in 2007. Critics praised the film for its funny, heartfelt, and original perspective on the challenges of courtship and raising children.
Knocked Up was also a massive hit with audiences, grossing a whopping $220 million at the box office on its mid-sized $25 million budget. The movie also had a long eight-week run in the top ten at the box office, marking the longest consecutive streak among movies that opened between May and June 2007.
Director Judd Apatow Release Date June 1, 2007 Studio Universal Pictures Distributor Universal Pictures Writers Judd Apatow Cast Jason Segel , Seth Rogen , Katherine Heigl , Jay Baruchel , Paul Rudd , Leslie Mann Runtime 129 minutes Budget $30 million
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