Breakin' All the Rules
“When it comes to getting dumped... he wrote the book.”
Synopsis
After being dumped by his model girlfriend, aspiring writer Quincy Watson quits his job and is inspired to pen the ultimate how-to book on breaking up. When it becomes a smash bestseller, he starts giving his player cousin, Evan, choice tips on how to win the battle of the sexes. But when Evan's beautiful girlfriend Nikki gets wind of the plan, it's these players that end up getting played.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-18
Top Cast
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Jamie Foxx
Quincy Watson
Morris Chestnut
Evan
Gabrielle Union
Nikki
Peter MacNicol
Philip Gascon
Jennifer Esposito
Rita Monroe
Bianca Lawson
Helen Sharp
Jill Ritchie
Amy
Heather Headley
Self (Singer)
Octavia Spencer
Stylist
Danny Comden
Sam
Patrick Cranshaw
Mr. Lynch
Tate Taylor
Attendant
Bob Stephenson
Ticket Master
Faune Chambers Watkins
The Betty
Trae Ireland
Trey
Gerald Emerick
TV Host
Samantha Nagel
Sandra
Jessica Landon
Swedish Girlfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.25x
+$2.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Taplitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Taplitz
- Original Score
- Marcus Miller
- Original Title
- Breakin' All the Rules
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.5M
- Production Studios
- Lisa Tornell Productions, Screen Gems
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Taplitz
Daniel Taplitz
Marcus Miller
David Hennings
Robert Frazen
Lisa Tornell, Paddy Cullen
Department Leadership Roster
David Hennings
Director of Photography
Lisa Tornell
Producer
Jerry Fleming
Production Design
Daniel Taplitz
Writer
Daniel Taplitz
Director
Robert Frazen
Editor
Marcus Miller
Original Music Composer
Sam Nicholson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breakin' All the Rules
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What is Breakin' All the Rules about?
After being dumped by his model girlfriend, aspiring writer Quincy Watson quits his job and is inspired to pen the ultimate how-to book on breaking up. When it becomes a smash bestseller, he starts giving his player cousin, Evan, choice tips on how to win the battle of the sexes. But when Evan's beautiful girlfriend Nikki gets wind of the plan, it's these players that end up getting played.
Who directed Breakin' All the Rules?
Breakin' All the Rules was directed by Daniel Taplitz.
Who stars in Breakin' All the Rules?
The principal cast of Breakin' All the Rules includes Jamie Foxx, Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Peter MacNicol, Jennifer Esposito.
When was Breakin' All the Rules released and how long is it?
Breakin' All the Rules was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Breakin' All the Rules?
Breakin' All the Rules had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $12.5M at the worldwide box office (1.25 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Breakin' All the Rules?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breakin' All the Rules was composed by Marcus Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Breakin' All the Rules?
Breakin' All the Rules holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).