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Breakin' All the Rules

  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Jamie Foxx in Breakin' All the Rules (2004)
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ComedyRomance

Inspired by his fiancée (who dumped him), a man publishes a break-up hand-book for men, becoming a best-selling author in the process.Inspired by his fiancée (who dumped him), a man publishes a break-up hand-book for men, becoming a best-selling author in the process.Inspired by his fiancée (who dumped him), a man publishes a break-up hand-book for men, becoming a best-selling author in the process.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
6.1K
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  • Director
    • Daniel Taplitz
  • Writer
    • Daniel Taplitz
  • Stars
    • Jamie Foxx
    • Gabrielle Union
    • Morris Chestnut
Top credits
  • Director
    • Daniel Taplitz
  • Writer
    • Daniel Taplitz
  • Stars
    • Jamie Foxx
    • Gabrielle Union
    • Morris Chestnut
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 24User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

    Videos1

    Breakin' all the Rules
    Trailer 2:28
    Breakin' all the Rules

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    Jamie Foxx in Breakin' All the Rules (2004)
    Morris Chestnut and Jamie Foxx in Breakin' All the Rules (2004)
    Jamie Foxx in Breakin' All the Rules (2004)
    Gabrielle Union in Breakin' All the Rules (2004)
    Jamie Foxx and Gabrielle Union in Breakin' All the Rules (2004)
    Jamie Foxx in Breakin' All the Rules (2004)
    Jamie Foxx in Breakin' All the Rules (2004)
    Peter MacNicol and Jamie Foxx in Breakin' All the Rules (2004)
    Jamie Foxx and Gabrielle Union in Breakin' All the Rules (2004)
    Jamie Foxx in Breakin' All the Rules (2004)
    Morris Chestnut in Breakin' All the Rules (2004)
    Gabrielle Union in Breakin' All the Rules (2004)

    Top cast

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    Jamie Foxx
    Jamie Foxx
    • Quincy Watsonas Quincy Watson
    Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union
    • Nicky Callasas Nicky Callas
    Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut
    • Evan Fieldsas Evan Fields
    Peter MacNicol
    Peter MacNicol
    • Philip Gasconas Philip Gascon
    Jennifer Esposito
    Jennifer Esposito
    • Rita Monroeas Rita Monroe
    Bianca Lawson
    Bianca Lawson
    • Helen Sharpas Helen Sharp
    Jill Ritchie
    Jill Ritchie
    • Amyas Amy
    Samantha Nagel
    • Sandraas Sandra…
    Grace Chan
    Grace Chan
    • Secretaryas Secretary
    Danny Comden
    Danny Comden
    • Samas Sam
    Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer
    • Stylistas Stylist
    • (as Octavia L. Spencer)
    Heather Headley
    Heather Headley
    • Heather Headleyas Heather Headley
    Patrick Cranshaw
    Patrick Cranshaw
    • Mr. Lynchas Mr. Lynch
    Tate Taylor
    Tate Taylor
    • Attendantas Attendant
    Bob Stephenson
    Bob Stephenson
    • Ticket Masteras Ticket Master
    Gerald Emerick
    Gerald Emerick
    • TV Hostas TV Host
    Amie Petersen
    • Girlas Girl
    Faune Chambers Watkins
    Faune Chambers Watkins
    • The Bettyas The Betty
    • (as Faune Chambers)
    • Director
      • Daniel Taplitz
    • Writer
      • Daniel Taplitz
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Quincy 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. —Anonymous
    apostrophe in titlepunctuation in titlefour word titlebest selling authorlingerie slip10 more
    • 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
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During the making of this movie, Jamie Foxx had cut his hair for Ray (2004). So in the final scene, Foxx is wearing a wig, which is why his hair looks so much longer.
    • Goofs
      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.
    • Quotes

      Helen Sharp: Hello, I'm Helen, Quincy's muse.

      Nicky Callas: Oh. I'm Nicky, Quincy's girlfriend.

      Rita Monroe: I'm Rita. I just screw him.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Getaway: Black Monday (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      C'mon
      Written by Amon Flanagan, Mystikal (as Michael Tyler) and Jerome Perkins
      Performed by Mystikal
      Courtesy of Jive Records
      Under license from BMG Film & TV Music

    User reviews24

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Smart Acting
    Jamie Foxx is by far the smartest actor of his genre. He would compliment so many other good actors. This role was not made for him but he managed to make it a entertaining movie. Sure would like to see Anthony Anderson & Jack Black do something offbeat with Jamie Foxx.

    Jamie Foxx and his disposition should be nominated for stand up person. I believe he could be the next Big thing on screen if his agents and publicists push him the right way. Not to sound old, but Booty Call was brilliant and exceptionally well acted. I suppose i find most things fresh entertaining, only if we could keep it fresh.

    Have not seen Ray yet but i hope its good and full of "p" & vinegar.
    helpful•3
    4
    • pithawg
    • Sep 16, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 14, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Break Up Handbook
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Screen Gems
      • Breakup Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,264,319
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,088,577
      • May 16, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,544,254
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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