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6.8 / 10(925 votes)IMDbPG-1320122h 2m$96.1M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Think Like a Man

“Let the mind games begin.”

Synopsis

The balance of power in four couples’ relationships is upset when the women start using the advice in Steve Harvey’s book, Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man, to get more of what they want from their men. When the men realize that the women have gotten a hold of their relationship “playbook,” they decide that the best defense is a good offense and come up with a plan to use this information to their advantage.

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THINK LIKE A MAN - Official Trailer - In Theaters 3/9/12Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-15

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Pan African Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 20, 2012

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 6, 2013

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (8.01x ROI)

Production Budget

$12M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$96.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

8.01x

+$84.1M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $12MWorldwide: $96.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tim Story
Screenplay & Story
Keith Merryman, David A. Newman, Steve Harvey
Original Score
Christopher Lennertz
Original Title
Think Like a Man
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 2m
Production Budget
$12M
Worldwide Gross
$96.1M
Production Studios
Rainforest Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tim Story

Screenplay & Story

Keith Merryman, David A. Newman, Steve Harvey

Original Score & Music

Christopher Lennertz

Director of Photography

Larry Blanford

Film Editing

Peter S. Elliot

Producers

Will Packer, Steve Harvey, Rushion McDonald, Rob Hardy, Glenn S. Gainor

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:Steve Harvey

Department Leadership Roster

Larry Blanford

Director of Photography

Peter S. Elliot

Peter S. Elliot

Editor

Chris Cornwell

Production Design

Tim Story

Tim Story

Director

Keith Merryman

Writer

David A. Newman

Writer

Will Packer

Will Packer

Producer

Nicole Randall

Nicole Randall

Stunt Coordinator

Christopher Lennertz

Christopher Lennertz

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Think Like a Man.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Think Like a Man

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Think Like a Man about?

The balance of power in four couples’ relationships is upset when the women start using the advice in Steve Harvey’s book, Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man, to get more of what they want from their men. When the men realize that the women have gotten a hold of their relationship “playbook,” they decide that the best defense is a good offense and come up with a plan to use this information to their advantage.

Who directed Think Like a Man?

Think Like a Man was directed by Tim Story.

Who stars in Think Like a Man?

The principal cast of Think Like a Man includes Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Regina Hall, Kevin Hart.

When was Think Like a Man released and how long is it?

Think Like a Man was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.

What was the box office and production budget of Think Like a Man?

Think Like a Man had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $96.1M at the worldwide box office (8.01 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Think Like a Man?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Think Like a Man was composed by Christopher Lennertz.

Is Think Like a Man based on a book or true story?

Think Like a Man is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Steve Harvey".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Think Like a Man?

Think Like a Man holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).