For Worse is a 2025 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Amy Landecker. The film stars Landecker, Nico Hiraga, Missi Pyle, Gaby Hoffmann, Kiersey Clemons, Ken Marino, Paul Adelstein, Angelique Cabral, Simon Helberg, and Bradley Whitford.
It premiered at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 10, 2025, and it was released in the United States on March 6, 2026.
Premise
A recent divorcée starts drama classes in an attempt to start a new phase in her life.[3]
Cast
- Amy Landecker as Lauren
- Paris Berelc as Aspen
- Paul Adelstein as Chase
- Bradley Whitford as Dave
- Lilli Kay as Tina
- Nico Hiraga as Sean
- Gaby Hoffmann as Liz
- Ken Marino as Rick
- Missi Pyle as Julie
- Kiersey Clemons as Maria
- Claudia Sulewski as Coco
- Simon Helberg as Mediator
- Liv Hewson as Esther
- Angelique Cabral as Sara
- Jay Lacopo as Chuck
- Josh Zuckerman as Jonah
- Briana Venskus as Justine
- Rizwan Manji as Mark
- Carlos Valdes as Patrick
- Enuka Okuma as Debbie
- Liz Larsen as Judy
- Jill-Michele Meleán as Justine’s mother
Production
The film is the debut feature from Amy Landecker who writes, directs and produces alongside Bradley Whitford, Valerie Stadler, Jenica Bergere, and James Portolese. Cinematography by Rebecca Baehler. Landecker and Whitford also have lead roles in the cast.[4]
Release
The film premiered at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 10, 2025.[5] It was released in the United States on March 6, 2026.[6]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 77% of 30 critics’ reviews are positive.[7]
References
- ^ “For Worse – Financial Information”. The Numbers. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ “For Worse”. Box Office Mojo. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ^ Fear, David (March 4, 2025). “20 MOST ANTICIPATED MOVIES AT SXSW 2025”. Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 22, 2025). “Seth Rogen Comedy Series ‘The Studio’ To Open SXSW 2025; ‘The Accountant 2,’ ‘Death Of A Unicorn’, ‘Drop,’ ‘Happy Face’ & More Also To Screen”. Deadline. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (January 22, 2025). “SXSW 2025 Lineup: Seth Rogen’s ‘The Studio,’ Jenna Ortega Comedy ‘Death of a Unicorn,’ Nicole Kidman Thriller ‘Holland’ Among World Premieres”. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ Keyes, Rob (December 30, 2025). “ScreenRant’s 2026 Movie Preview: An Exclusive Look at More Than 30 Upcoming Films”. ScreenRant. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ “For Worse“. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 11, 2026.