Maggie's Plan

Name: Maggie's Plan
Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Released: 2016-04-27
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Cast: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Bill Hader, Maya Rudolph

2016, English. Directed by Rebecca Miller.

Maggie's plan to have a baby on her own with a sperm donor is derailed when she falls in love with John, an older married professor, destroying his volatile marriage to the brilliant and impossible Georgette. But three years later, married to John with one daughter, Maggie is out of love and in a quandary: what do you do when you suspect your man and his ex-wife are actually perfect for each other?

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Runtime: 1h 39m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: R

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Maggie's Plan is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.

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Released: 27 April 2016
Country: United States of America
Written by: Rebecca Miller, Karen Rinaldi
Budget: $2M
Box office: $3.4M

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Is Maggie's Plan worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 416 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Maggie's Plan?

Maggie's Plan runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).

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Maggie's Plan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Maggie's Plan is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Maggie's Plan on?

Maggie's Plan is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Maggie's Plan?

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Who directed Maggie's Plan?

Maggie's Plan (2016) was directed by Rebecca Miller and stars Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore.