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Second Act

"Her talent was real. Her résumé was not."

November 22, 2018 1h 43m 6.3/10 (1,232 votes)

Originally released in 2018. Second Act is a romance/comedy film. directed by Peter Segal.

Starring Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, and Leah Remini

Synopsis

Value Shop assistant manager Maya Vargas wants only one thing for her 43rd birthday -- a promotion. While her résumé may not scream upper management, her track record certainly does; she is an innovator who listens to her customers and delivers results. When she loses the job to a college-educated candidate, Maya sets out to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts -- and it's never too late for a second act.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 22, 2018 7 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (1,232 votes)
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Budget $16M Production budget
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Box Office $72.3M 4.5x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$16,000,000
Revenue
$72,282,227

Production Companies

  • STXfilms
  • Nuyorican Productions
  • Universal Pictures
  • TMP Films
  • Huayi Brothers Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Second Act about?

Value Shop assistant manager Maya Vargas wants only one thing for her 43rd birthday -- a promotion. While her résumé may not scream upper management, her track record certainly does; she is an in...

Who directed Second Act?

Second Act was directed by Peter Segal.

How long is Second Act?

Second Act has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Second Act released?

Second Act was released on November 22, 2018 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Second Act?

The main cast of Second Act includes Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, Leah Remini, Milo Ventimiglia, Treat Williams.

Is Second Act worth watching?

Second Act has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 1,232 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.