

How to Be Single
2016-02-08 · 110 min · ★ 6.3
New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, and what Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love.
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- Directors
- Christian Ditter
- Production companies
- New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Flower Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 38,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 112,343,513
Top Cast
Dakota JohnsonAlice Kepley
Rebel WilsonRobin
Leslie MannMeg
Alison BrieLucy
Damon Wayans Jr.David
Anders HolmTom
Nicholas BraunJosh
Jake LacyKen
Jason MantzoukasGeorge
Colin JostPaul
Sarah RamosMichelle
Vanessa RubioDavid's Wife
Zani Jones MbayisePhoebe
Brent MorinLucy's Date
Kay CannonWoman Giving Birth
Judith Lightfoot ClarkeJosh's Mom
Patrick BollJosh's Dad
Charlotte KirkBachelorette TiffanyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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