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For Worse

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Lauren, a newly divorced, sober mom, feels like she has a new lease on life after joining her first acting class and starting a fling with her hot, young scene partner. However, when they attend their Gen Z classmate's wedding together, things begin to fall apart, and Lauren finds herself behaving like a drunk 25-year-old bridesmaid. Luckily after a disastrous night she stumbles into a new day and a new beginning.

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Noah Berlatsky Chicago Reader Mar 4
For Worse is a gentle middle-aged rom-com that deliberately lowers expectations even as it faithfully hits all the genre beats. It’s an approach designed to charm without dazzling, and at that it succeeds admirably. Go to Full Review Matt Zoller Seitz RogerEbert.com Mar 2
3/4
This is a more-than-solid observational comedy with a melancholy undertone, reminiscent of early Albert Brooks movies like 'Modern Romance.' Go to Full Review Tomris Laffly Variety 03/17/2025
“For Worse” might be a tiny step among its kind, but it still feels like a leap for its thoughtful auteur [Amy Landecker], ultimately celebrating new beginnings as an ageless milestone. Go to Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix 1d
The romantic comedy For Worse often looks like skits strung together in a loosely conceived plot. However, writer/director/star Amy Landecker brings a lot of appeal and emotional authenticity to this movie about a divorced mother who starts dating again. Go to Full Review Linda and Al Lerner Movies and Shakers Mar 20
It takes awhile for this to get rolling with Landecker sometimes taking situations to extreme for emotion or laughs. But she develops her character better in situations she has obviously experienced herself, with a chance For Better in the end. Go to Full Review Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review Mar 16
2.5/4
With any luck, For Worse will be the first of many works directed by [Landecker}... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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jesse v Mar 11 Somehow this is filmed like a Tv series like Parks and Rec and the Office, with a very loose story and a lot of improvised conversations and sexual jokes and gags with big MAIN CHARACTER SYNDROME. The usage of modern slang and terminology is forceful and there are so many unnecessary dancing scenes in the third act. The main theme of dating and sexualized age gaps not being a problem is very weird in today's age. See more Kathy Norton Mar 1 I loved this movie in all ways and Im not normally a romcom fan. The cast was great and the story was so funny and engaging! I laughed through the whole movie. Loved! See more Vincent S @Vin_E_At_The_Movies 2d Amy Landecker is funny, winning, charming and great in this fun, heartfelt, funny comedy. Amy's writing and directing debut is good fun. Her writing and directing is impressive for her debut. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 4d For Worse is a film that feels like it should be compelling, especially for anyone familiar with the struggles of trying to break into acting, but it ultimately falls flat. The premise has potential—a woman striving to become an actress, navigating the challenges of the industry—but the execution leaves much to be desired. The screenplay is heavy-handed, filled with dialogue that often feels forced or overly trying, preventing the story from fully engaging the viewer. The pacing struggles, with brief moments of promise followed by long stretches of flat, uninspired scenes that fail to create real emotional momentum. The cast does what they can, but even their performances feel muted, making it difficult to connect with the characters or invest in their journeys. There are fleeting glimpses of energy or interesting moments, but they never last long enough to give the story traction. Overall, For Worse is not offensive or unwatchable, but it is a messy uneven film See more Stephen C @bob25009 6d The worldwide gross is $33,491.00. See more Allison M. @apmackie Apr 4 One of the truest, funniest explorations of the crazy that can come from a divorce. Beautiful story telling , a terrific script and Amy Landecker has knocked it out of the park! Bravo to Bradley Whitford, Nico Hiraga, Missi Pyle, Gaby Hoffman and the entire cast & crew. More like this, please!!! See more Read all reviews
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Amy Landecker

Director

Amy Landecker

Lauren

Bradley Whitford

Dave

Nico Hiraga

Sean

Missi Pyle

Julie

Gaby Hoffmann

Liz
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Movie Info

Synopsis Lauren, a newly divorced, sober mom, feels like she has a new lease on life after joining her first acting class and starting a fling with her hot, young scene partner. However, when they attend their Gen Z classmate's wedding together, things begin to fall apart, and Lauren finds herself behaving like a drunk 25-year-old bridesmaid. Luckily after a disastrous night she stumbles into a new day and a new beginning.
Director
Amy Landecker
Producer
James Portolese, Jenica Bergere, Valerie Stadler, Amy Landecker, Bradley Whitford
Screenwriter
Amy Landecker
Distributor
Brainstorm Media
Production Co
285 Pictures, For Better Productions, Big Swing Productions
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 27, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 30m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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