Breakin' All the Rules
2004 · Movie · PG-13 · 85 min · ★ 6.0 · 39% critics
After a painful breakup, a frustrated writer quits his job and turns his heartache into a bold guide on ending relationships. When the book becomes a surprise hit, he starts coaching a smooth-talking relative on dating tactics—until the scheme backfires and the would-be experts find themselves outmatched.
Also known as L'art de casser
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Details
- Years
- 2004
- Release date
- 2004-05-14
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Critic score
- 39/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.0/10 (103 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light romantic comedy about dating games, ego, and payback, similar in vibe to Trojan War or School for Scoundrels; Not for you if you dislike broad, formulaic relationship humor.
Pros: playful breakup comedy; quick, easy watch; battle-of-the-sexes antics | Cons: broad stereotypes; predictable turns; uneven humor
Themes
- ex-girlfriend
- romcom
- advice
- dating
- falling in love
- break-up
- model
- dog
- gold digger
- best selling author
- battle of the sexes
- cousin relationship
- +7 more
Cast & crew
Jamie Foxx
as Quincy Watson
Morris Chestnut
as Evan
Gabrielle Union
as Nikki
Peter MacNicol
as Philip Gascon
Jennifer Esposito
as Rita Monroe
Bianca Lawson
as Helen Sharp
Jill Ritchie
as Amy
Heather Headley
as Self (Singer)
Octavia Spencer
as Stylist
Danny Comden
as Sam
Directed by Daniel Taplitz