Sleeping with Other People

Two New Yorkers who first connected in a college era meet again after more than a decade and realize they share a common flaw: they fall apart when a relationship starts to feel serious. Lainey, a driven woman, and Jake, a charming but commitment prone man, rekindle a wary friendship as they navigate their past chemistry and present temptations. They make a pact to keep things platonic, hoping friendship will protect them from heartbreak. Yet the more they test the limits of their agreement, the more old feelings flare, forcing them to confront honesty, intimacy, and what they really want from love.

Directed by Leslye Headland, Sleeping with Other People was released in 2015 as an original screenplay. It stars Jason Sudeikis as Jake and Alison Brie as Lainey, with Adam Scott, Jason Mantzoukas, and Natasha Lyonne in supporting roles.

Critics praised the movie for its adult take on dating and the way it mixes blunt humor with real emotion. Some reviews noted uneven pacing, but the central themes remain clear: honesty, the fear of commitment, and how friendship can survive the lure of romance even when desire complicates things.

The film sits among indie rom coms that treat sex and love with frank humor rather than glossy exaggeration. While not a blockbuster, it helped fuel conversations about staying emotionally honest in dating and the tension between friendship and romance that many adults recognize.