The Back-Up Plan
When Zoe tires of looking for Mr. Right, she decides to have a baby on her own. But on the day she's artificially inseminated, she meets Stan, who seems to be just who she's been searching for all her life. Now, Zoe has to figure out how to make her two life's dreams fit with each other.
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Frequently asked questions about The Back-Up Plan
Where can I watch The Back-Up Plan in the United States?
The Back-Up Plan is available to stream on Philo, Starz, Hoopla, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Back-Up Plan for free?
The Back-Up Plan streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Back-Up Plan?
The Back-Up Plan scores 6.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Back-Up Plan?
The Back-Up Plan stars Jennifer Lopez, Alex O'Loughlin, Michaela Watkins, Eric Christian Olsen, and Anthony Anderson. Alan Poul is the director.
How long is The Back-Up Plan?
The Back-Up Plan runs 1h 46m (106 minutes).
When did The Back-Up Plan come out?
The Back-Up Plan was released on April 23, 2010.
Which studio made The Back-Up Plan?
The Back-Up Plan was produced by Escape Artists and CBS Films in the United States.
What was the budget for The Back-Up Plan?
The Back-Up Plan was made on a budget of $35,000,000.
How much did The Back-Up Plan make at the box office?
The Back-Up Plan grossed $77,477,008 worldwide, against a budget of $35,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.