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The Back-Up Plan

6.120101h 46mPG-13MovieComedyRomance

When Zoe tires of looking for Mr. Right, she decides to have a baby on her own. But on the day she's artificially inseminated, she meets Stan, who seems to be just who she's been searching for all her life. Now, Zoe has to figure out how to make her two life's dreams fit with each other.

DirectorAlan Poul
WriterKate Angelo
ProducersTodd Black·Jason Blumenthal

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Cast · Directed by Alan Poul

JLJennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Zoe
AOAlex O'Loughlin
Alex O'Loughlin
Stan
MWMichaela Watkins
Michaela Watkins
Mona
EOEric Christian Olsen
Eric Christian Olsen
Clive
AAAnthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson
Playground Dad
NDNoureen DeWulf
Noureen DeWulf
Daphne
MMMelissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy
Carol
TBTom Bosley
Tom Bosley
Arthur
MMMaribeth Monroe
Maribeth Monroe
Lori
DADanneel Ackles
Danneel Ackles
Olivia
RKRobert Klein
Robert Klein
Dr. Scott Harris
LLLinda Lavin
Linda Lavin
Nana

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The Back-Up Plan — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Back-Up Plan?

The Back-Up Plan is streaming on Philo, Starz and Starz Roku Premium Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Back-Up Plan on Netflix?

No, The Back-Up Plan is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and Starz.

Is The Back-Up Plan on Amazon Prime Video?

The Back-Up Plan isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Back-Up Plan for free?

The Back-Up Plan is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States.