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Summary After years of dating, Zoe has decided waiting for the right one is taking too long. Determined to become a mother, she commits to a plan, makes an appointment and decides to go it alone. On the day of her artificial insemination, Zoe meets Stan – a man with real possibilities. [CBS Films]

Directed By: Alan Poul

Written By: Kate Angelo

The Back-up Plan
Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
34
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 150 User Ratings
8.4
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Summary After years of dating, Zoe has decided waiting for the right one is taking too long. Determined to become a mother, she commits to a plan, makes an appointment and decides to go it alone. On the day of her artificial insemination, Zoe meets Stan – a man with real possibilities. [CBS Films]

Directed By: Alan Poul

Written By: Kate Angelo

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Metascore
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56% Mixed
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31% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 150 User Ratings
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75% Positive
113 Ratings
17% Mixed
26 Ratings
7% Negative
11 Ratings

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Production Company CBS Films, Escape Artists
Release Date Apr 23, 2010
Duration 1 h 44 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline Fall in love.* Get married. Have a baby. *Not necessarily in that order.
Teen Choice Awards
2 Nominations