How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
“One of them is lying. So is the other.”
Synopsis
It's the battle of wills, as Andie needs to prove she can dump a guy in 10 days, whereas Ben needs to prove he can win a girl in 10 days. Now, the clock is ticking—and the wildly entertaining comedy smash is off and running in this irresistible tale of sex, lies and outrageous romantic fireworks!
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Kate Hudson
Andie Anderson
Matthew McConaughey
Benjamin Barry
Adam Goldberg
Tony
Bebe Neuwirth
Lana Jong
Michael Michele
Judy Spears
Shalom Harlow
Judy Green
Robert Klein
Phillip Warren
Kathryn Hahn
Michelle Rubin
Thomas Lennon
Thayer
Annie Parisse
Jeannie Ashcroft
Celia Weston
Glenda
Samantha Quan
Lori
Justin Peroff
Mike
James Murtaugh
Jack
Archie MacGregor
Uncle Arnold
John DiResta
Joey Sr.
Scott Benes
Joey Jr.
Zachary Benes
Joey Jr.
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 25, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$177.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.55x
+$127.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Petrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Regan, Kristen Buckley, Burr Steers
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $177.6M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Robert Evans Productions, Lynda Obst Productions, Christine Peters Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Petrie
Brian Regan, Kristen Buckley, Burr Steers, Jeannie Long, Michele Alexander
David Newman
John Bailey, David M. Dunlap
Debra Neil-Fisher
Christine Forsyth-Peters, Lynda Obst, Robert Evans, Richard Vane
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Forsyth-Peters
Producer
Brian Regan
Screenplay
Kristen Buckley
Screenplay
Lynda Obst
Producer
Donald Petrie
Director
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Burr Steers
Screenplay
Robert Evans
Producer
Debra Neil-Fisher
Editor
Jack Gill
Stunt Coordinator
David Newman
Original Music Composer
John Cenatiempo
Stunt Coordinator
Steve Lucescu
Stunt Coordinator
Thérèse DePrez
Production Design
Ray McIntyre Jr.
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
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What is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days about?
It's the battle of wills, as Andie needs to prove she can dump a guy in 10 days, whereas Ben needs to prove he can win a girl in 10 days. Now, the clock is ticking—and the wildly entertaining comedy smash is off and running in this irresistible tale of sex, lies and outrageous romantic fireworks!
Who directed How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days?
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days was directed by Donald Petrie.
Who stars in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days?
The principal cast of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days includes Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Adam Goldberg, Bebe Neuwirth, Michael Michele.
When was How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days released and how long is it?
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days?
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $177.6M at the worldwide box office (3.55 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days was composed by David Newman.
Is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days based on a book or true story?
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jeannie Long", Book: "Michele Alexander".
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days?
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).