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How to Be Single (2016)

R | | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 12 February 2016 (USA)
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A group of young adults navigate love and relationships in New York City.

Director:

Christian Ditter

Writers:

Abby Kohn (screenplay), Marc Silverstein (screenplay) | 4 more credits »

Stars:

Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dakota Johnson ... Alice
Rebel Wilson ... Robin
Leslie Mann ... Meg
Damon Wayans Jr. ... David
Anders Holm ... Tom
Alison Brie ... Lucy
Nicholas Braun ... Josh
Jake Lacy ... Ken
Jason Mantzoukas ... George
Colin Jost ... Paul
Mickey Gooch Jr. ... Robin's Date
Sarah Ramos ... Michelle
Vanessa Rubio ... David's Wife
Zani Jones Mbayise ... Phoebe
Brent Morin ... Lucy's Date
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Storyline

There's a right way to be single, a wrong way to be single, and then...there's Alice. And Robin. Lucy. Meg. Tom. David. New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, be it a love connection, a hook-up, or something in the middle. And somewhere between the teasing texts and one-night stands, what these unmarrieds all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love. Sleeping around in the city that never sleeps was never so much fun.

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

male objectification | erection visible through clothing | erotica | bare chested male | telephone call | See All (78) »

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There's a right way to be single, a wrong way to be single, and then... See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content and strong language throughout | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Alice is reading "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed. See more »

Goofs

The address given for the Wall Street law firm where Robin works would put it in the East River. See more »

Quotes

Robin: It's like Gandalf is staring right at me. "No penis shall pass!"
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Connections

Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Rebel Wilson/Fred Savage/Parson James/Jaleel Bunton (2016) See more »

Soundtracks

Peacock
Written by Katy Perry, Ester Dean (as Esther Dean), Mikkel Storleer Eriksen (as Mikkel Eriksen) and Tor Erik Hermansen (as Tor Hermansen)
Performed by Treblenyc
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General movies, you can pass the time
9 April 2020 | by kiradykesky – See all my reviews

Just like junk food, it has no nutritious taste but sometimes it's quite a craving.
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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 February 2016 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

How to Be Single See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA See more »
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Box Office

Budget:

$38,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$17,878,911, 14 February 2016

Gross USA:

$46,843,513

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$112,343,513
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Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Flower Films (II) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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