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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

PG_13  116 min  -  Comedy | Romance   -  7 February 2003 (USA)
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Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive and ladies' man who, to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Andie Anderson covers the "How To" beat for "Composure" magazine and is assigned to write an article on "How to Lose a Guy in 10 days." They meet in a bar shortly after the bet is made.

Director:

Donald Petrie

Writers:

Michele Alexander (book), Jeannie Long (book), and 3 more credits »
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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days -- Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive and ladies' man who, to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Andie Anderson covers the "How To" beat for "Composure" magazine and is assigned to write an article on How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days -- Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive and ladies' man who, to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Andie Anderson covers the "How To" beat for "Composure" magazine and is assigned to write an article on
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kate Hudson ...
Matthew McConaughey ...
Kathryn Hahn ...
Annie Parisse ...
Jeannie
Adam Goldberg ...
Thomas Lennon ...
Michael Michele ...
Judy Spears
Shalom Harlow ...
Judy Green
Robert Klein ...
Phillip Warren
Bebe Neuwirth ...
Samantha Quan ...
Lori
Justin Peroff Justin Peroff ...
Mike
Celia Weston ...
Glenda
James Murtaugh ...
Archie MacGregor ...
Uncle Arnold
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Storyline

Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive competing with two female co-workers for a major campaign for a diamond merchant. He cuts a deal with his competitors that the account is his if he can make a woman of their choice fall in love with him in 10 days. In comes Andie Anderson who, in turn, is writing a story on how to lose a guy in 10 days as a bet with her boss to be allowed to write more substantial stories. With a hidden agenda in each camp, will either party be able to complete their mission? Written by Peter Brandt Nielsen  

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Plot Keywords:

Love | Magazine | Advertising Executive | Wager | Diamond  | See more »

Taglines:

One of them is lying. So is the other.

Genres:

Comedy | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sex-related material See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Official Sites:

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Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Wie werde ich ihn los in 10 Tagen See more »

Filming Locations:

Ayr, Ontario, Canada See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$23,774,850 (USA) (9 February 2003) (2923 Screens)

Gross:

$177,085,826 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

There were an estimated $14,200,000 worth of jewels lent to the film. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In the revolving door at the beginning, the woman's purse jumps from being held between two fingers and her coffee cup, to an impossible position in the crook of her elbow See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Jeannie Ashcroft: [reading] "And only then will the people of Tajikistan know true and lasting peace." Andie, it's brilliant. It's really moving. But it's never going to appear in Composure Magazine.
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Connections

Spoofs "Jeopardy!" (1964) See more »

Soundtracks

"Feels Like Home"
by Randy Newman
Performed by Chantal Kreviazuk
Courtesy of Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc.
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing See more »