How to Be Single
2016 · Movie · R · 110 min · ★ 6.3 · 48% critics
Set in New York City, the story follows several people navigating loneliness and dating as they try to figure out what it means to be single. With ever-changing ideas about love, their quests reveal different approaches to romance, self-discovery, and moving forward.
Based on How to Be Single
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Details
- Years
- 2016
- Release date
- 2016-02-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Critic score
- 48/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (3,360 votes)
About
You’ll probably enjoy this upbeat romcom if you like lighthearted, single-life dating stories and a mix of humor and heart; Not for you if you want an original romance or consistently laugh-out-loud moments like Isn’t It Romantic or Valentine’s Day.
Pros: often genuinely funny; relatable dating themes; strong ensemble | Cons: plot feels standard; uneven laughs; some characters flat
Themes
- new york city
- based on novel or book
- one-night stand
- single
Cast & crew
Dakota Johnson
as Alice Kepley
Rebel Wilson
as Robin
Leslie Mann
as Meg
Alison Brie
as Lucy
Damon Wayans Jr.
as David
Anders Holm
as Tom
Nicholas Braun
as Josh
Jake Lacy
as Ken
Jason Mantzoukas
as George
Colin Jost
as Paul
Directed by Christian Ditter