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“Spa Weekend” Review Faults Tame Hijinks, Shallow Emotions

8/23/2026

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Leslie Mann stars as overworked lawyer Jane in the R-rated comedy Spa Weekend.
Isla Fisher, Anna Faris and Michelle Buteau co-star under directors Jon Lucas and Scott Moore.
Spa Weekend releases on Aug. 21, 2026 and runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
Critics say the film’s hijinks feel tame, emotions shallow, and characters one-dimensional, offering no fresh insight for overworked mothers.

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Story summary

Leslie Mann stars as overworked lawyer Jane in the R-rated comedy Spa Weekend.
Isla Fisher, Anna Faris and Michelle Buteau co-star under directors Jon Lucas and Scott Moore.
Spa Weekend releases on Aug. 21, 2026 and runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
Critics say the film’s hijinks feel tame, emotions shallow, and characters one-dimensional, offering no fresh insight for overworked mothers.