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Crazy, Stupid, Love

What is crazy, stupid, love?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Release date (United States) July 29, 2011[1]
Directors Glenn Ficarra; John Requa[1]
Writer Dan Fogelman[1]
Box office Over $145 million worldwide[1]
Budget $50 million[1]

Crazy, Stupid, Love is a 2011 American romantic comedy film directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, written by Dan Fogelman, and starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, and others. It follows a recently separated man who learns to be more romantic. [1]

Context

Crazy, Stupid, Love was released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on July 29, 2011 [1]. The film stars Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, John Carroll Lynch, Marisa Tomei, and Kevin Bacon [1]. It grossed over $145 million worldwide against a $50 million budget [1]. The film received positive reviews from critics and earned nominations at the Critics' Choice Awards and Golden Globe Awards [1].

Documented claims

  • The film received positive reviews from critics. [1]
  • It was nominated for Best Comedy at the 17th Critics' Choice Awards. [1]
  • Ryan Gosling was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the 69th Golden Globe Awards. [1]

Questions and answers

What was the twist in Crazy, Stupid, Love?

The twist involves a character connection revealed later in the film, but specific details are not covered in the available sources.

Is the movie Crazy, Stupid, Love worth watching?

The film received positive reviews from critics [1], suggesting it is worth watching for fans of romantic comedies.

Did Ryan Gosling get along with Emma Stone?

The sources do not provide information about their off-screen relationship.

What is the age gap in Crazy, Stupid, Love?

The sources do not specify the age gap between characters.

Sources

  1. Crazy, Stupid, Love: Behind-The-Scenes Facts You Didn't Know About The Movie — screenrant.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment