Just Go with It (2011)

A plastic surgeon's harmless lie spirals into an elaborate Hawaiian adventure in this crowd-pleasing romantic comedy starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston.

Just Go with It - Movie Information

  • Original Title: Just Go with It
  • Release Year: 2011
  • Directed by: Dennis Dugan
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance
  • Age Rating (US): PG-13
  • Runtime: 1h 57m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • Release Date (Theatrical): February 10, 2011 (Canada - PG), February 11, 2011 (United States - PG-13), February 11, 2011 (United Kingdom - 12A), February 23, 2011 (Germany - 6), March 23, 2011 (France), March 31, 2011 (Australia - M), February 11, 2011 (Brazil - 12), April 1, 2011 (Italy - T)
  • Alternative Titles: 爱情大龙凤 (HK), 冒牌妻子 (CN), Sígueme el rollo (ES), Una esposa de mentira (CO), Una esposa de mentira (MX), Pritvoris moey jenoy (RU), Cô vợ hờ (VN), Méchant menteur (CA)
  • Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, Happy Madison Productions
  • Production Countries: United States of America

Just Go with It - Plot

While romancing Palmer, a much younger schoolteacher, plastic surgeon Danny Maccabee enlists his loyal assistant Katherine to pretend to be his soon to be ex-wife, in order to cover up a careless lie. When more lies backfire, Katherine's kids become involved, and everyone heads off for a weekend in Hawaii that will change all their lives.

Just Go with It - Trailer

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Sometimes you need a girl, to get the girl.

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Just Go with It - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Dennis Dugan

Main Cast

  • Adam Sandler
  • Jennifer Aniston
  • Brooklyn Decker
  • Nicole Kidman
  • Nick Swardson
  • Bailee Madison
  • Griffin Gluck
  • Dave Matthews
  • Kevin Nealon
  • Rachel Dratch

Writers

  • Timothy Dowling
  • Allan Loeb

Producers

  • Jack Giarraputo
  • Adam Sandler
  • Heather Parry

Just Go with It - FAQs

Where can you stream Just Go with It?

Just Go with It is available to stream on Netflix and YouTube TV. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Spectrum On Demand also offers it as a rental option.

Is Just Go with It based on a true story?

No, Just Go with It is not based on a true story. It is a fictional romantic comedy adapted from the 1969 film Cactus Flower, which itself was based on a Broadway play. The story of a plastic surgeon fabricating a fake wife is entirely a work of comedic fiction.

Who are the main actors in Just Go with It?

The film stars Adam Sandler as plastic surgeon Danny Maccabee and Jennifer Aniston as his assistant Katherine Murphy. Brooklyn Decker plays the love interest Palmer Dodge, while Nicole Kidman appears as Devlin Adams. Nick Swardson, Bailee Madison, and Griffin Gluck round out the key supporting cast.

What is Just Go with It about?

Plastic surgeon Danny Maccabee asks his assistant Katherine to pose as his soon-to-be ex-wife to cover a lie told to his younger girlfriend Palmer. As the deception snowballs, Katherine's children get pulled in and the whole group ends up on a chaotic, life-changing weekend trip to Hawaii.

What is the age rating for Just Go with It?

Just Go with It is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning it may be unsuitable for children under 13. The rating reflects some crude humor, sexual content, and mild language typical of mainstream Hollywood romantic comedies. In the UK it carries a 12A certificate.

Who directed Just Go with It?

Just Go with It was directed by Dennis Dugan, a longtime collaborator of Adam Sandler and Happy Madison Productions. Dugan has also helmed other Sandler comedies including Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy, and Grown Ups, making him a reliable creative partner for the star's brand of crowd-pleasing humor.

How long is Just Go with It?

Just Go with It has a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes (117 minutes). The film moves at a brisk comedic pace, balancing its romantic storyline with slapstick humor and scenic Hawaiian backdrops, making the nearly two-hour running time feel light and entertaining throughout.

What movies are similar to Just Go with It?

Fans of Just Go with It often enjoy other Adam Sandler comedies like Blended (2014) and 50 First Dates (2004), which share a similar mix of romance and humor. Grown Ups (2010), The Bounty Hunter (2010), and Horrible Bosses (2011) are also frequently recommended for fans of the genre.

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