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Second Act (2018)

Second Act

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PG-13

1h 40m

Comedy, Drama, Romance

November 22nd, 2018

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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.

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2 wins and 1 nominations

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Second Act | Official Trailer [HD] | Coming Soon

Second Act | "Empowerment" Featurette | Now In Theaters

Second Act | "Friendship" Featurette | Now In Theaters

Second Act | "Maya Speaks Mandarin" Clip | Now In Theaters

Cast

Jennifer Lopez
Maya
Vanessa Hudgens
Zoe
Leah Remini
Joan
Treat Williams
Anderson Clarke
Milo Ventimiglia
Trey
Annaleigh Ashford
Hildy Ostrander
Charlyne Yi
Ariana
Alan Aisenberg
Chase
Freddie Stroma
Ron Ebsen
Dave Foley
Felix Herman
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Directors

Peter Segal
directed by
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Producers

Felice Bee
executive producer
Alex Brown
associate producer
Adam Fogelson
executive producer
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Writers

Justin Zackham
written by
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Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
written by
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Taglines

Her talent was real. Her resume was not.
Dream big.
The only thing stopping you is you.
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Keywords

businessman
friendship
bare chested male
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Country of Origin

United States of America
China

Languages

Mandarin Chinese
English

Release Dates

January 3rd, 2019 (Argentina)
December 6th, 2018 (Australia)
December 6th, 2018 (Australia) theatrical
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Alternative Titles

Second Act (original title)
Jefa por accidente (Argentina)
Second Act (Australia)
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Locations

Long Island City, New York, USA
New York City, New York, USA
Silvercup Studios - 4222 22nd Street, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA (studio)
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Running Times

100 min
103 min

Aspect Ratios

2.39 : 1

Production Companies

Huayi Brothers
H Brothers
TMP Films
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Distribution Companies

Film & TV House (Non-US) (Non-US) (multi-territory)
GEM Entertainment (Non-US) (Non-US) (multi-territory)
Diamond Films (Argentina)
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Special Effects Companies

PowerHouse VFX (visual effects)

Other Companies

Artists Rights Society (copyright owner: Lily Kelly Napanakga, "Tali" © 2017)
Visual Arts Copyright Collecting Agency (copyright owner: Lily Kelly Napanakga, "Tali" © 2017) (as VISCOPY, Australia)
Entertainment Clearances (rights and clearances) / rights and clearances
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