<P> This Is 40 is a 2012 American comedy film written , co-produced and directed by Judd Apatow , and starring Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann . It is the spin - off sequel of Knocked Up , which starred Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl . Filming was conducted in mid-2011 , and the film was released in North America on December 21 , 2012 . The film follows the lives of middle - aged married couple Pete and Debbie as they each turn 40 , with their jobs and daughters adding stress to their relationship . </P>
<P> This Is 40 is a 2012 American comedy film written , co-produced and directed by Judd Apatow , and starring Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann . It is the spin - off sequel of Knocked Up , which starred Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl . Filming was conducted in mid-2011 , and the film was released in North America on December 21 , 2012 . The film follows the lives of middle - aged married couple Pete and Debbie as they each turn 40 , with their jobs and daughters adding stress to their relationship . </P>
connection between knocked up and this is 40
connection between knocked up and this is 40
spin - off sequel
spin - off sequel