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Breakin' All the Rules (2004)

PG_13  85 min  -  Comedy | Romance   -  14 May 2004 (USA)
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Inspired by his fiancée (who dumped him), a man publishes a break-up handbook for men, becoming a bestselling author in the process.

Director:

Daniel Taplitz
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jamie Foxx ...
Quincy Watson
Gabrielle Union ...
Morris Chestnut ...
Evan Fields
Peter MacNicol ...
Jennifer Esposito ...
Rita Monroe
Bianca Lawson ...
Helen Sharp
Jill Ritchie ...
Amy
Samantha Nagel Samantha Nagel ...
Sandra / Executive Assistant
Grace Chan Grace Chan ...
Secretary
Danny Comden ...
Sam
Octavia Spencer ...
Stylist (as Octavia L. Spencer)
Heather Headley Heather Headley ...
Herself
Patrick Cranshaw ...
Mr. Lynch
Tate Taylor ...
Attendant
Bob Stephenson ...
Ticket Master
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Storyline

Qunicy Watson, after being unceremoniously dumped by his fiancée, pens a "how to" book on breaking up and becomes a best-selling author on the subject. Not wanting his male friends to suffer the same fate, he gives them advice on dumping their mates. A comedy of errors ensues. Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Comedy | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual material/humor and language See all certifications »
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Details

Official Sites:

Sony Pictures | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Cómo romper con tu pareja See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$5,088,577 (USA) (16 May 2004) (1318 Screens)

Gross:

$11,827,301 (USA) (20 June 2004)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Argentina:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

During the making of this movie, Jamie Foxx had cut his hair for Ray. So in the final scene, Foxx is wearing a wig, which is why his hair looks so much longer. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: After Quincy falls onto the cake he gets up to chase after Nicky. The back of his shirt is completely clean with no sign of any frosting from the cake. See more »

Connections

Referenced in The Getaway: Black Monday (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Atomic Dog"
Written by George Clinton (as George Clinton, Jr.), Garry M. Shider and David L. Spradley
Performed by George Clinton
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music See more »