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The Break-Up

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
131K
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POPULARITY
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2,296
  • Cast & crew
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Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn in The Break-Up (2006)
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ComedyDramaRomance

In a bid to keep their luxurious condo from their significant other, a couple's break-up proceeds to get uglier and nastier by the moment.In a bid to keep their luxurious condo from their significant other, a couple's break-up proceeds to get uglier and nastier by the moment.In a bid to keep their luxurious condo from their significant other, a couple's break-up proceeds to get uglier and nastier by the moment.

IMDb RATING
5.8/10
131K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,578
2,296
  • Director
    • Peyton Reed
  • Writers
    • Jeremy Garelick
    • Jay Lavender
    • Vince Vaughn
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Vince Vaughn
    • Jon Favreau
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peyton Reed
  • Writers
    • Jeremy Garelick
    • Jay Lavender
    • Vince Vaughn
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Vince Vaughn
    • Jon Favreau
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 536User reviews
    • 172Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations

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    Trailer 0:31
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    Jennifer Aniston in The Break-Up (2006)
    Jon Favreau in The Break-Up (2006)
    Vince Vaughn in The Break-Up (2006)
    Jennifer Aniston in The Break-Up (2006)
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    Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, and Jon Favreau in The Break-Up (2006)

    Top cast

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    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Brooke Meyersas Brooke Meyers
    Vince Vaughn
    Vince Vaughn
    • Gary Grobowskias Gary Grobowski
    Jon Favreau
    Jon Favreau
    • Johnny Oas Johnny O
    Joey Lauren Adams
    Joey Lauren Adams
    • Addieas Addie
    Cole Hauser
    Cole Hauser
    • Lupus Grobowskias Lupus Grobowski
    Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman
    • Rigglemanas Riggleman
    Judy Davis
    Judy Davis
    • Marilyn Deanas Marilyn Dean
    Justin Long
    Justin Long
    • Christopheras Christopher
    Ivan Sergei
    Ivan Sergei
    • Carson Wighamas Carson Wigham
    John Michael Higgins
    John Michael Higgins
    • Richard Meyersas Richard Meyers
    Ann-Margret
    Ann-Margret
    • Wendy Meyersas Wendy Meyers
    Vernon Vaughn
    Vernon Vaughn
    • Howard Meyersas Howard Meyers
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Dennis Grobowskias Dennis Grobowski
    Elaine Robinson
    • Carol Grobowskias Carol Grobowski
    Jane Alderman
    • Mrs. Grobowskias Mrs. Grobowski
    Jacqueline Williams
    Jacqueline Williams
    • Shondraas Shondra
    Peter Billingsley
    Peter Billingsley
    • Andrewas Andrew
    Jane Hu
    • Dianeas Diane
    • Director
      • Peyton Reed
    • Writers
      • Jeremy Garelick(screenplay) (story)
      • Jay Lavender(screenplay) (story)
      • Vince Vaughn(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    In Chicago, the art dealer Brooke Meyers feels not appreciated and neglected by her immature boyfriend Gary Grobowski, who is partner with his two brothers in a tourism business, and decides to break-up with him to make Gary miss her. Gary misunderstands her true intention, both follow the wrong advice of family members and friends, beginning a war of sexes with no winner. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    woman wrapped in a towelbrother brother relationshipmale and female protagonistsmale chauvinismreference to lionel richie88 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • An Ex-Rated Comedy
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for sexual content, some nudity and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Vince Vaughn's parents have bit roles in the movie. His mother plays a tourist and his father plays Jennifer Aniston's father.
    • Goofs
      At one point while Gary is playing video games, he pauses and the XBOX sound is heard, however he is clearly playing Playstation 2.
    • Quotes

      Brooke: My sister has been through a lot...

      Gary: ...of dick!

    • Alternate versions
      A version aired on TNT pixilates the shot of Jennifer Aniston's bare butt when she walks away from Vince Vaughn.
    • Connections
      Featured in Getaway: Episode #15.17 (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      You're My Best Friend
      Written by John Deacon
      Performed by Queen
      Courtesy of Hollywood Records, Inc.
      EMI Records Ltd.

    User reviews536

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Decent romantic comedy/drama
    My husband and I went to see this film on its opening night and weren't surprised to see a full theatre.

    The movie has its hilarious moments which are interspersed with plenty of uncomfortable, tense arguments as these 2 people who love one another try to one-up each other in the payback mode for the pain in their relationship.

    My husband thought it dragged from the middle on a little, although I didn't.

    We both left thinking the movie was really funny in some parts, pretty sad and even tragic in others. Overall, we thought the acting was solid & believable and though the ending wasn't expected, it was real and even hopeful.

    We both said it was worth seeing, and if you're looking for a fairly real-life view of the life of a struggling relationship, you'll be glad you saw this film.

    I left the theatre feeling a little empty, but glad that in real life, these two are together!! Enjoy!
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    • Jun 3, 2006

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    • Release date
      • June 2, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tan Vỡ
    • Filming locations
      • Green Mill - 4802 N. Broadway Avenue, Uptown, Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Mosaic
      • Wild West Picture Show Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $52,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $118,703,275
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $39,172,785
      • Jun 4, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $205,668,210
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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