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How Do You Know

2010Movie2 h 1 minPG-13

41
WeakGoodWatch score

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

How do you know it's love?

After being cut from the USA softball team and feeling a bit past her prime, Lisa finds herself evaluating her life and in the middle of a love triangle, as a corporate guy in crisis competes with her current, baseball-playing beau.

Feels like

  • Star-Studded Rom-Com
  • Sports Drama Elements
  • Mid-Life Crisis Romance
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Washington D.C. Setting
  • Emotional Uncertainty
  • Ensemble Cast Chemistry
  • Light Dramedy
  • Relationship Evaluation

Cast

Crew

Directed by
James L. Brooks
Written by
James L. Brooks
Music by
Hans Zimmer

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Facts

December 17, 2010 · 2 h 1 min · PG-13

Released
December 17, 2010
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$120 million
Box office
$49 million
Available in
120 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream How Do You Know?"

Questions about How Do You Know

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Where can I stream How Do You Know?

In the United States, How Do You Know streams on Hulu and Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 81 other countries.

Is How Do You Know worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 46).

Is How Do You Know okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is How Do You Know good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will How Do You Know make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Was How Do You Know a box office flop?

Budget$120 million
Box office$49 million

Yes: it cost about $120 million to make and earned $49 million worldwide, 41% of its budget.