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The Break-Up (2006)

…pick a side.

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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.

Release Date
June 1, 2006
Runtime
1h 46m
Rating
5.9/10 (2817 votes)

Director: Peyton Reed

Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn, Joey Lauren Adams, Ann-Margret, Jason Bateman, Judy Davis, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jon Favreau

Production: Universal Pictures, Mosaic Media Group, Wild West Picture Show Productions
chicago, illinoisnew lovebreak-upargumentex-boyfriend ex-girlfriend relationshipcondominium
IMDbOfficial Site
Budget
$52M
Revenue
$206M
Full Cast (48 people)

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The Break-Up

The Break-Up

…pick a side.

…pick a side.

5.9
106 min

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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date6/1/2006
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Cast

Jennifer Aniston

as Brooke Meyers

Vince Vaughn

as Gary Grobowski

Joey Lauren Adams

as Addie

Ann-Margret

as Wendy Meyers

Jason Bateman

as Riggleman

Judy Davis

as Marilyn Dean

Vincent D'Onofrio

as Dennis Grobowski

Jon Favreau

as Johnny O

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Videos

Jennifer Aniston vs Vince Vaughn: The Dishes Argument - Extended Preview

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Couples Bowling - Extended Preview

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Jennifer Aniston & Vince Vaughn Divide the House in Two - Extended Preview

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Jennifer Aniston & Vince Vaughn Call It Quits

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Break-Up about?

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 remed…

How long is The Break-Up?

1h 46m

When was The Break-Up released?

June 1, 2006

Who directed The Break-Up?

Peyton Reed

Who stars in The Break-Up?

Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn, Joey Lauren Adams

What genre is The Break-Up?

Romance, Comedy

What is The Break-Up rated?

PG-13

Is The Break-Up available to stream?

Yes, on Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel