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Breakin' All the Rules

2004·Movie
1h 25min·PG-13
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic46–Rotten Tomatoes32%57%
IMDb5.6Metacritic46–Rotten Tomatoes32%57%

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

When it comes to getting dumped... he wrote the book.

After being dumped by his model girlfriend, aspiring writer Quincy Watson quits his job and is inspired to pen the ultimate how-to book on breaking up. When it becomes a smash bestseller, he starts giving his player cousin, Evan, choice tips on how to win the battle of the sexes. But when Evan's beautiful girlfriend Nikki gets wind of the plan, it's these players that end up getting played.
Romantic ComedyDating AdviceRelationship DynamicsPlayer vs. RelationshipsQuirky HumorContemporary SettingLightheartedSituational ComedyBreakup Strategies

Crew

Directed by:
Daniel Taplitz, Nicole Cummins-Rubio, Tony Nahar
Written by:
Daniel Taplitz
Produced by:
Justine Arteta, Kevin Halloran, Kevin Halloran
Composed by:
Stephen Hunter Flick, Stephen Hunter Flick, Steven Ticknor

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Breakin' All the Rules legally?

Disney+HulufuboTV

Breakin' All the Rules is included with a subscription to Disney+, Hulu, and fuboTV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Breakin' All the Rules worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Breakin' All the Rules rated?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Breakin' All the Rules?

1 h 25 min

Breakin' All the Rules runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Breakin' All the Rules?

Critics39
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Breakin' All the Rules higher (57) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Breakin' All the Rules a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$13 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Breakin' All the Rules in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Breakin' All the Rules?

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