🎬 This Is 50 (2026)

🎬 This Is 50 (2026) – Laughing Through the Chaos of Mid-Life Survival

In This Is 50 (2026), the hilarious and often messy realities of life at fifty come to the forefront as Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann return to reprise their beloved roles as Pete and Debbie. The couple, who faced their thirties in crisis and their forties in disaster, now embark on an entirely new adventure—fifty. With their marriage, their bodies, and their world shifting in ways they never imagined, Pete and Debbie navigate mid-life with humor, sarcasm, and the unbreakable bond they’ve formed over the years.

Paul Rudd is as charming as ever as Pete, a man desperately trying to keep up with the rapidly changing world around him. Obsessed with bio-hacking, cold plunges, and attempting to understand the AI-driven lives of his daughters, Pete’s attempts to stay youthful and relevant are both endearing and downright hilarious. His enthusiasm for wellness trends and tech gadgets is in stark contrast to the reality of his aging body, which is no longer as forgiving as it used to be. Rudd’s performance captures the awkwardness of mid-life with perfect comedic timing, making Pete’s journey one of both laughs and relatable discomfort.

On the flip side, Leslie Mann returns as Debbie, who’s tackling menopause with a combination of yoga, unfiltered rage, and a rapidly failing attempt to keep her boutique afloat in the digital age. Debbie’s struggles with aging and her increasingly chaotic attempts at staying in control mirror many of the frustrations faced by people hitting fifty. Her character is unapologetically raw, flawed, and fiercely relatable, bringing a sense of humor to the difficulties of self-acceptance and mid-life crisis. Mann’s performance is both comedic and poignant, perfectly capturing the experience of a woman navigating the complexities of aging, family, and personal reinvention.

The chemistry between Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann remains a highlight of the film, with their characters offering a hilariously honest and sometimes bittersweet portrayal of a long-term marriage. It’s held together by duct tape, sarcasm, and the occasional laugh at each other’s expense, but there’s a deep and enduring love between them. Their bickering, shared frustrations, and moments of tenderness offer a humorous yet touching reflection of what it means to grow old together.

The stakes in This Is 50 have gone beyond the chaos of their previous crises. The family dynamic has shifted as their daughters—Sadie (played by Maude Apatow) and Charlotte (played by Iris Apatow)—are now adults who still know exactly how to drive their parents crazy. Sadie is juggling a chaotic career while Charlotte moves back home after a failed attempt at a “digital detox,” leading to a house that’s more crowded and louder than ever. The Apatow sisters bring their characters to life with authenticity and humor, adding a new layer to the family dynamic as they navigate their own transitions into adulthood, while still managing to disrupt family dinners and household peace.

The film is packed with moments of awkward doctor visits, unfiltered parenting rants, and the bittersweet beauty of aging. The struggles that come with the changes of mid-life are depicted with a rawness and humor that will resonate with anyone who’s reached that milestone. The chaos of raising kids, maintaining a marriage, and dealing with the realities of aging are all portrayed with honesty, heart, and plenty of laughs.

At its core, This Is 50 is a celebration of survival—the survival of mid-life, of long-term relationships, and of family. Pete and Debbie show that while your back might hurt, and your kids might drive you crazy, as long as you can laugh at each other and keep moving forward, you’re doing just fine. The film offers a refreshing look at how life doesn’t slow down at fifty—it just changes, and the best way to handle it is with humor and love.

The film’s pacing is perfectly balanced, weaving between hilarious moments of family dysfunction and the deeper, more meaningful reflections on life, aging, and the passage of time. It captures the bittersweetness of these life changes without losing the heart and humor that have made these characters so beloved.

⭐ Rating: ★★★★★ – A hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply relatable look at the challenges and joys of life at fifty, with chemistry and humor that will have you laughing through the chaos.