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Where can I stream The Break-Up?
In the United States, The Break-Up streams on Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 131 other countries.
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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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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.
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Is The Break-Up worth watching?
47
MediocreGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (40).
Is The Break-Up 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.
Will The Break-Up make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).
Is The Break-Up good for date night?
and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night
Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Was The Break-Up a box office hit?
Budget$52 million
Box office$206 million
Yes: it cost about $52 million to make and earned $206 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.
What tropes does The Break-Up use?
Bittersweet EndingGenre DeconstructionSymbolic DistanceCoolest Club EverPoor Communication Kills"The Reason You Suck" SpeechHenpecked HusbandBoth Sides Have a PointInsane Troll LogicGenre Shift"Friends" Rent ControlGame Night Fightand 9 more
TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Bittersweet Ending, Genre Deconstruction, and Symbolic Distance.