

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
2003-02-07 · 116 min · ★ 6.9
It's the battle of wills, as Andie needs to prove she can dump a guy in 10 days, whereas Ben needs to prove he can win a girl in 10 days. Now, the clock is ticking—and the wildly entertaining comedy smash is off and running in this irresistible tale of sex, lies and outrageous romantic fireworks!
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- Directors
- Donald Petrie
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures, Robert Evans Productions, Lynda Obst Productions, Christine Peters Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 50,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 177,557,758
Top Cast
Kate HudsonAndie Anderson
Matthew McConaugheyBenjamin Barry
Adam GoldbergTony
Bebe NeuwirthLana Jong
Michael MicheleJudy Spears
Shalom HarlowJudy Green
Robert KleinPhillip Warren
Kathryn HahnMichelle Rubin
Thomas LennonThayer
Annie ParisseJeannie Ashcroft
Celia WestonGlenda
Samantha QuanLori
James MurtaughJack
Archie MacGregorUncle Arnold
John DiRestaJoey Sr.
Scott BenesJoey Jr.
Zachary BenesJoey Jr.
Rebecca HarrisDora
Liliane MontevecchiMrs. DeLauerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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