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Second Act

  • 20182018
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
27K
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POPULARITY
4,351
1,253
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
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Jennifer Lopez in Second Act (2018)
Jennifer Lopez stars as Maya, a 40-year-old woman struggling with frustrations from unfulfilled dreams. Until, that is, she gets the chance to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts, and that it is never too late for a Second Act.
Play trailer2:29
17 Videos
47 Photos
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

A big box store worker reinvents her life and her life-story and shows Madison Avenue what street smarts can do.A big box store worker reinvents her life and her life-story and shows Madison Avenue what street smarts can do.A big box store worker reinvents her life and her life-story and shows Madison Avenue what street smarts can do.

IMDb RATING
5.8/10
27K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,351
1,253
  • Director
    • Peter Segal
  • Writers
    • Justin Zackham
    • Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Lopez
    • Vanessa Hudgens
    • Leah Remini
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Segal
  • Writers
    • Justin Zackham
    • Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Lopez
    • Vanessa Hudgens
    • Leah Remini
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 234User reviews
    • 98Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

    Videos17

    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:29
    Trailer #1
    Maya Walks Out
    Clip 1:09
    Maya Walks Out
    One Wish
    Clip 0:58
    One Wish
    Clip
    Clip 0:50
    Clip
    I Have To Get This
    Clip 0:33
    I Have To Get This
    Clip
    Clip 0:48
    Clip
    Jennifer Lopez
    Interview 8:05
    Jennifer Lopez
    Peter Segal
    Interview 6:16
    Peter Segal
    Justin Zackham
    Interview 5:33
    Justin Zackham
    Milo Ventimiglia
    Interview 4:43
    Milo Ventimiglia
    Vanessa Hudgens
    Interview 4:13
    Vanessa Hudgens
    Leah Remini
    Interview 3:03
    Leah Remini

    Photos47

    Jennifer Lopez, Alan Aisenberg, Charlyne Yi, and Annaleigh Ashford in Second Act (2018)
    Jennifer Lopez and Vanessa Hudgens in Second Act (2018)
    Jennifer Lopez and Milo Ventimiglia in Second Act (2018)
    Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini in Second Act (2018)
    Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler at an event for Second Act (2018)
    Jennifer Lopez and Vanessa Hudgens at an event for Second Act (2018)
    Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez at an event for Second Act (2018)
    Jennifer Lopez in Second Act (2018)
    Jennifer Lopez in Second Act (2018)
    Jennifer Lopez in Second Act (2018)
    Jennifer Lopez in Second Act (2018)
    Jennifer Lopez in Second Act (2018)

    Top cast

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    Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez
    • Mayaas Maya
    Vanessa Hudgens
    Vanessa Hudgens
    • Zoeas Zoe
    Leah Remini
    Leah Remini
    • Joanas Joan
    Treat Williams
    Treat Williams
    • Anderson Clarkeas Anderson Clarke
    Milo Ventimiglia
    Milo Ventimiglia
    • Treyas Trey
    Annaleigh Ashford
    Annaleigh Ashford
    • Hildy Ostranderas Hildy Ostrander
    Charlyne Yi
    Charlyne Yi
    • Arianaas Ariana
    Alan Aisenberg
    Alan Aisenberg
    • Chaseas Chase
    Freddie Stroma
    Freddie Stroma
    • Ron Ebsenas Ron Ebsen
    Dave Foley
    Dave Foley
    • Felix Hermanas Felix Herman
    Larry Miller
    Larry Miller
    • Weiskopfas Weiskopf
    Dierdre Friel
    Dierdre Friel
    • Big Antas Big Ant
    Lacretta
    Lacretta
    • Suzi Teplitskyas Suzi Teplitsky
    Dan Bucatinsky
    Dan Bucatinsky
    • Arthur Coyleas Arthur Coyle
    Dalton Harrod
    Dalton Harrod
    • Dillyas Dilly
    John James Cronin
    John James Cronin
    • Ottoas Otto
    Phil Nee
    Phil Nee
    • Philip Jiangas Philip Jiang
    Meng Ai
    • Dr. Chowas Dr. Chow
    • Director
      • Peter Segal
    • Writers
      • Justin Zackham
      • Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    A big box store worker reinvents her life and her life-story and shows Madison Avenue what street smarts can do.
    • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
    • vertigo
    • two word title
    • adopted daughter
    • cosmetics company
    • 46 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Her talent was real. Her resume was not.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some crude sexual references, and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The photo that Maya finds on her Facebook page of her with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama is a real photo from the inaugural ball in Washington DC in January 2009 which Jennifer Lopez attended.
    • Goofs
      During the Ginko trimming scene they trim down until there's only one leaf left, in the next scene there are more leaves on the plant.
    • Quotes

      Maya: I wish we lived in a world where street smarts equals book smarts.

    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Ken Jeong/Vanessa Hudgens/Nicole Byer/Todd Sucherman (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Something's Got a Hold on Me
      Written by Etta James, Leroy Kirkland, and Pearl Woods
      Performed by Etta James
      Courtesy of Geffen Records
      under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews234

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    Confusing blah blah with some nice moments
    I expected a light, JLo type romantic, cute movie with an easy and predictable storyline - just what you want for a girls night out. Instead the movie starts on one tone than instead of getting into the conflict which has been built up it takes a turn into sg else. And it happens several times till the end causing a mess. Leaves important questions open, focuses on items totally unimportant. Feels like they shot several versions and instead of putting together one consistent movie, they just picked a little bit from everything. Big disappointment for me.
    helpful•68
    27
    • spiky81
    • Dec 24, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Bỗng Dưng Làm Sếp
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Huayi Brothers
      • Nuyorican Productions
      • STX Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $39,282,227
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,489,983
      • Dec 23, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $72,294,066
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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