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Just Go with It

Just Go with It is a 2011 American romantic comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Just Go with It is a 2011 American romantic comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. It is a loose remake of the 1969 film Cactus Flower and follows a plastic surgeon whose lie about being married leads to increasingly complicated situations.

Plot

The story centres on Danny Maccabee, a plastic surgeon whose false claim of being unhappily married is used to avoid commitment. When he meets Palmer, he asks his assistant Katherine to pose as his soon-to-be ex-wife, escalating the deception.

Production

Just Go with It was directed by Dennis Dugan and written by Allan Loeb and Timothy Dowling. It was produced by Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, and Heather Parry through Happy Madison Productions.

Release and reception

The film opened in the United States on February 11, 2011, through Columbia Pictures. It earned over $214 million worldwide but received generally negative reviews from critics.

Source material

The film is based loosely on Cactus Flower, a 1969 film that had also used a romantic farce premise involving a fabricated marriage and mistaken identities.

Key facts

  • The film was released in North America by Columbia Pictures on February 11, 2011.
  • It is a loose remake of the 1969 film Cactus Flower.
  • Adam Sandler plays a plastic surgeon who pretends to be married to attract women.
  • Jennifer Aniston plays Katherine, his assistant, who joins the deception.
  • The film grossed more than $214 million worldwide, making it a box-office success.
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Canadian context

The film was distributed in Canada by Columbia Pictures as part of its North American theatrical release, and it is also part of the broader Canadian home-entertainment and streaming market through international studio distribution.

Frequently asked questions

What is Just Go with It about?
It follows a plastic surgeon who pretends to be married, then asks his assistant to pose as his wife when his lie threatens a new romance.
Who directed Just Go with It?
Dennis Dugan directed the film.
Who stars in Just Go with It?
The main cast includes Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Brooklyn Decker, and Nick Swardson.
When was Just Go with It released?
It was released in North America on February 11, 2011.
Is Just Go with It based on another film?
Yes. It is a loose remake of the 1969 film Cactus Flower.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_Go_with_It
    Supports: Release year, director, screenplay, cast, plot, remake status, production company, box office, and Razzie awards.
  2. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/just-go-with-it
    Supports: Plot summary, release date, director, studio, runtime, rating, and main cast.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/just_go_with_it_2010
    Supports: Synopsis, genre, rating, and release date.
  4. Reelviews — https://www.reelviews.net/reelviews/just-go-with-it
    Supports: Cast, screenplay credits, distributor, release date, rating, and genre.