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The Break-Up

2006-06-01 · 106 min · ★ 5.9

Romance · Comedy

Pushed to the breaking-up point after their latest 'why can't you do this one little thing for me?' argument, Brooke calls it quits with her boyfriend Gary. What follows is a hilarious series of remedies, war tactics, overtures and undermining tricks – all encouraged by the former couple's friends and confidantes …and the occasional total stranger! When neither ex is willing to move out of their shared apartment, the only solution is to continue living as hostile roommates until one of them reaches breaking point.

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Directors
Peyton Reed
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Mosaic Media Group, Wild West Picture Show Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 52,000,000
Revenue
USD 205,700,000

Top Cast

Vince VaughnVince VaughnGary Grobowski
Jennifer AnistonJennifer AnistonBrooke Meyers
Joey Lauren AdamsJoey Lauren AdamsAddie
Cole HauserCole HauserLupus Grobowski
Jon FavreauJon FavreauJohnny O
Jason BatemanJason BatemanRiggleman
Judy DavisJudy DavisMarilyn Dean
Justin LongJustin LongChristopher
Ivan SergeiIvan SergeiCarson Wigham
John Michael HigginsJohn Michael HigginsRichard Meyers
Ann-MargretAnn-MargretWendy Meyers
Vernon VaughnVernon VaughnHoward Meyers
Vincent D'OnofrioVincent D'OnofrioDennis Grobowski
Elaine RobinsonCarol Grobowski
Jane AldermanJane AldermanMrs. Grobowski
Jacqueline WilliamsJacqueline WilliamsShondra
Peter BillingsleyPeter BillingsleyAndrew
Jane HuJane HuDiane
Rebecca SpenceRebecca SpenceJen
Mary-Pat GreenMary-Pat GreenMischa

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