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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

2003·Movie
1h 56min·PG-13
56
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Funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and uplifting

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and cringe comedy

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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One of them is lying. So is the other.

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!
Classic Romantic ComedyBattle of the SexesHigh-Concept PremiseCharming LeadsHumorous Dating AnticsFeel-Good RomanceEarly 2000s VibeLighthearted & EntertainingPredictable but Enjoyable

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Where can I stream How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days legally?

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days rated?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

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

How long is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days?

1 h 56 min

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days?

Critics44
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days higher (69) than critics (44). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$178 million

Yes. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $178 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What language is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days?

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What tropes does How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days use?

Alliterative NameBaby TalkBack-to-Back PosterBased on an Advice BookBecoming the MaskBest Friend ManualThe BetEveryone Loves BlondesSexy Backless OutfitDEFCON-5Those Two GuysMeaningful Echoand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, including Alliterative Name, Baby Talk, Back-to-Back Poster.