Do You know What 'This Is 40' Feels Like?

By: J.P. Naomi
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Do You know What 'This Is 40' Feels Like?
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Turning 40 can be daunting. Now add two kids that don't get along, two jobs that aren't working out, and two adults who just don't know what to do about it! Take the ultimate 'This is 40' quiz now!
This is 40 is a comedy film and spin-off of which 2007 film?
Pitch Perfect
Knocked Up
This is 40 features many of the same characters as Knocked Up, though this time focusing more on a different relationship.
Ted
21 Jump Street
In which year was the premiere of This is 40?
2005
2010
2012
This is 40 was released on December 21, 2012 in the United States. It was produced by Apatow Productions.
2016
In This is 40, Pete is married to _______.
Samantha
Debbie
This is 40 was made with a $35 million budget. It brought in about $88 million at the box office.
Sadie
Sophie

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What is the name of the actress who plays the role of Debbie?
Katherine Heigl
Jennifer Garner
Leslie Mann
Leslie Mann was born on March 26, 1972 in San Francisco, California. She is married to Judd Apatow.
Melissa McCarthy
Debbie's husband Pete is portrayed by this famous actor...
Jason Segal
Paul Rudd
Paul Rudd was born on April 6, 1969 in Passaic, New Jersey. He made his acting debut in the NBC drama Sisters.
Ryan Reynolds
Matt Damon
At the start of the film, what are Pete and Debbie doing?
Having sex
Pete and Debbie are having sex in the shower. However, they soon stop because Debbie gets upset.
Cooking dinner
Celebrating Debbie's birthday
Watching TV in bed

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While getting busy in the shower, what does Pete tell Debbie?
He hasn't showered in 5 days
He wants a divorce
He lost his job
He took a Viagra
Debbie is really upset by this and then they stop. The fact that her birthday is approaching may have something to do with it.
Where did Pete get the Viagra?
From his doctor
From the corner store
From Barry
Barry is portrayed by actor and comedian Rob Smigel. He is best known for work on Saturday Night Live's "TV Funhouse."
It came with his magazine subscription
How many children do Pete and Debbie have?
0
1
2
Pete and Debbie have two daughters.
4

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What does Debbie do for a living?
She is a nurse
She is a lawyer
She owns a boutique
Debbie has two employees working for her at her boutique. However,she's not sure if she can trust either one of them.
She is unemployed
Debbie's two employees are Desi and _____.
Jodi
Jodi was portrayed by actress Charlyne Yi.
Samantha
Charlotte
Carol
What does Pete do for work?
Sings in a band
Owns a record label
Like Debbie, Pete also owns his own business. Though neither of them are going well at this time, and it causes stress in their relationship.
Works as a paramedic
3rd grade school teacher

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Pete also has two employees working with him. They are Cat and ______.
Sully
Ronnie
Ronnie is portrayed by actor Chris O'Dowd. Chris is an Irish actor who has appeared in other films such as Bridesmaids, The Sapphires and St. Vincent.
Tom
Justin
Throughout much of the film, Pete's record label is working to promote the reunion of which famous band?
The Killers
The Rolling Stones
The Who
Graham Parker and The Rumor
The Rumor was the backup band for singer-songwriter Graham Parker. The band was active from 1976-1982, then again from 2011-2015.
Pete and Debbie's daughters are Sadie and _________.
Katherine
Jessica
Charlotte
Charlotte is portrayed by Iris Apatow. She is the daughter of Leslie Man and Judd Apatow, the film's director.
Patty

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What is the name of the actress who plays the role of Sadie?
Megan Fox
Maude Apatow
Maude Apatow is the 2nd real-life daughter of Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow. This means the entire family was involved in the production of This is 40.
Jodie Sweetin
Peyton List
For Debbie's 40th birthday, where do she and Pete go?
Out to dinner
Romantic weekend at a resort
Pete and Debbie try to escape their everyday lives by going on a romantic getaway to celebrate Debbie's birthday.
To the movies with the kids
To a concert
Who does Pete lend money to regularly?
Barry
Charlotte
His dad
Pete's dad is portrayed by actor Albert Brooks. Brooks received an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor for his role in Broadcast News in 1987.
Debbie's mom

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What is the name of Debbie's friend and personal trainer?
Desi
Jason
Debbie thinks that exercise will help improve her marriage and overall well-being. There are many other aspects of her life that need improving as well.
Joseph
Catherine
Which famous actor plays the role of Jason?
Jason Segel
Jason Segel portrays Debbie's trainer. Segel was also part of the Knocked Up cast.
Tim Bagley
Ryan Lee
Ryan Reynolds
What happens when Debbie goes to her gynecologist appointment?
Pete goes with her
She finds out she has cancer
She learns she is pregnant
This comical scene shows Debbie very calmly, yet clearly disturbed, receiving the news from her doctor. She was under the impression that she would most likely never get pregnant again.
She runs into her ex-boyfriend

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What is the name of the actor who plays Debbie's gynecologist?
Tim Allen
Tim Bagley
Tim Bagley was born on August 17, 1957 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has appeared on Will & Grace, Monk and Web Therapy.
Tim Burton
Tim Johnson
What is the name of Sadie's classmate who has been taunting her at school?
Patrick
Peter
Paul
Joseph
Joseph is portrayed by actor Ryan Lee. Lee, born in 1996, is known for his roles as Warren in Trophy Wife and Cary in Super 8.
Joseph's mother, Catherine, is portrayed by this famous comedian actress.
Tina Fey
Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy was born on August 26, 1970. She is married to Ben Falcone and they have two children.
Rosie O'Donnell
Katherine Heigl

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Who does Debbie go out dancing with at the club?
Pete
Desi
Debbie suspects that one of her employees is stealing from her boutique, so she takes out Desi to try to confront her.
Jodi
Her sister Alison
Which famous actress plays the role of Desi?
Julia Stiles
Megan Fox
Megan Fox was born on May 16, 1986. She is married to Brian Austin Green and together they have three children.
Annie Mumolo
Jessica Simpson
Who do Debbie and Desi meet at the club while dancing?
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Will Ferrell
Philadelphia Flyers players
Real cameos were made by NHL players Scott Hartnell, Ian Laperriere, James van Riemsdyk and Matt Carle. Debbie was so pleased that they thought she was a good looking young woman.
Desi's ex boyfriend

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What does Desi put in her mouth and then kiss one of the hockey players with?
Their fake teeth
Hockey players are known for getting their teeth knocked out and having dentures. Desi takes one of the players teeth and puts them in her own mouth!
A lime
A shot of tequila
A cherry from her drink
If Desi doesn't steal from the boutique, then where does she get the money to buy her nice possessions?
Her parents give her money
She works as an escort
Desi tells Debbie that she's not the one stealing from her boutique. She works as an escort once in a while (or a lot!) to help pay her bills.
She works at a restaurant too
She won the lottery last year
It is later revealed that Jodie was the one stealing money from Debbie's store so that she could buy ________.
College books
Oxycontin
When Debbie discovers this to be true, she fires Jodi. While one issue is solved, Debbie still has more to take care of at home.
A dress she really wants
Alcohol

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While Pete argues with his dad about money, Debbie argues with her dad about _______.
Not being there for her
Debbie finds it disheartening that her dad never spent too much time with her. She thinks his life is perfect, but that's not always true.
Spilling milk on the kitchen floor
Money
Who was going to take care of her mom
The role of Debbie's father, Oliver, was portrayed by...
John Candy
Tim Allen
John Lithgow
John Lithgow is well known for his role as Dick Solomon on 3rd Rock from the Sun and Arthur Mitchell in Dexter. He was born in 1945 in Rochester, New York.
Robert De Niro
What do Debbie and Pete eat while they are on their romantic getaway weekend?
Snake
Lobster
Marijuana cookies
These cookies sent the two of them on a wild trip. They were hysterical, crawling around the floor in their hotel room.
Frog legs

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Why do Pete and Debbie have to go meet with Sadie's principal?
They were both accused of taunting Joseph
In the principal's office, Catherine tries explaining to the principal that Debbie and Pete were using foul language with her son. The two of them denied it completely, which infuriated Catherine into using the same language. The case was dismissed.
Sadie's grades are suffering
Sadie hit a classmate
Sadie skipped class
Towards the end of the film, whose concert are Debbie and Pete attending?
Ryan Adams
David Ryan Adams appeared as himself in This is 40. He was born in 1974 and has been a singer, songwriter, and musician since 1991.
Bryan Adams
Graham Parker & The Rumour
Beastie Boys
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