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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

2003 · Movie · PG-13 · 116 min · ★ 6.9 · 44% critics

ComedyRomance

A dating game unfolds when one person tries to make a breakup happen in 10 days, while the other tries to win someone’s heart within the same deadline. As the clock ticks down, their plans spiral into a wildly entertaining romantic collision filled with tests, mishaps, and escalating feelings.

Also known as Comment perdre son mec en 10 jours

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Details
Years
2003
Release date
2003-02-07
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
116 min
Critic score
44/100
TMDB rating
6.9/10 (4,478 votes)
Budget
$50,000,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this classic 2000s rom-com if you want a playful “dating bet” setup and plenty of laughs, and Not for you if you dislike predictable romantic comedy formulas or want deeper, thought-provoking romance.

Pros: witty rom-com energy; charming chemistry; rewatchable laughs | Cons: predictable beats; slightly dated feel; mixed ending opinions

Themes

  • bet
  • new york city
  • journalist
  • therapist
  • advertising expert
  • romcom
  • basketball
  • relationship
  • advice columnist
  • blunt
  • group of friends
  • battle of the sexes
  • +5 more

Cast & crew

Directed by Donald Petrie