Labor Pains

"Some stories just keep on growing"

Jun 19 2009 PG-13 1h 29m
Comedy, Romance

A young woman pretends to be pregnant in order to avoid being fired from her job. When that gets her a bunch of special treatment by everyone involved in her life, she tries to keep up the lie for nine months.

Plot

Thea Clayhill is the reckless secretary of arrogant publisher Jerry Steinwald. When Jerry fires her having had an accident with his beloved dog, Thea lies and tells him that she is four-months pregnant. Thea lost her parents in a car accident and raises her younger sister Emma alone and can not afford to lose her job. Jerry goes on vacation to be with his dog and his brother Nick Steinwald assumes his position. Thea decides to fake her pregnancy for more time with the support of her friend Lisa.

Written by

Stacey Kramer, Lara Shapiro

Directed by

Lara Shapiro

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Grand Army Entertainment, Latitude Films, Overnight Films, Millennium Films, Nu Image

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
12,624
Average Rating
4.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA