IMDb 5.8 2018 HD

Second Act

Second Act

2018
Comedy Romance
103 min PG-13 USA
6.325 / 10
5.8 IMDB

Value Shop assistant manager Maya Vargas wants only one thing for her 43rd birthday -- a promotion. While her résumé may not scream upper management, her track record…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Ginger Gonzalez / Mary A. Kelly / Abi O'Reilly / Justin Zackham / Peter Segal / Urs Hirschbiegel
Starring
Jennifer Lopez / Vanessa Hudgens / Leah Remini / Milo Ventimiglia / Treat Williams / Lo Mutuc / Annaleigh Ashford / Alan Aisenberg

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

uplifting relatable predictable charming earnest feel-good inspiring light-hearted formulaic decent enjoyable

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Apr 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Jennifer Lopez leads 'Second Act' with infectious energy as Maya, a woman determined to prove her worth in the corporate world after a career setback. The film’s direction prioritises accessibility and warmth, creating an enjoyable viewing experience that…

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Oliver Finch
Apr 12, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Second Act' presents Jennifer Lopez with a role designed to showcase her charisma, playing a savvy assistant manager whose career ambitions are thwarted. The direction, while competent, struggles to inject genuine surprise into a plot that feels formulaic.…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 12, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Jennifer Lopez shines in 'Second Act' as Maya Vargas, a woman denied a promotion due to a lack of a college degree, despite her proven success. The film’s direction embraces a feel-good sensibility, allowing Lopez to deliver a…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 12, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'Second Act', Jennifer Lopez is tasked with selling a narrative about ageism and the undervaluation of practical experience. The film’s direction is functional, ensuring the plot moves along at a brisk pace, but it rarely ventures beyond…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 12, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Jennifer Lopez anchors 'Second Act' with her characteristic star power, playing Maya Vargas, a woman whose considerable street smarts are overlooked for a coveted promotion. The film, directed with a steady hand, leans into its premise of proving…

FAQs

The film generally adopts a light-hearted and optimistic tone, characteristic of a feel-good comedy-drama. It aims to be an inspirational story about perseverance and second chances. The direction likely supports this by focusing on the protagonist's journey and the positive outcomes of her efforts.