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How Do You Know

2010-12-17 · 121 min · ★ 5.3

Comedy · Drama · Romance

After being cut from the USA softball team and feeling a bit past her prime, Lisa finds herself evaluating her life and in the middle of a love triangle, as a corporate guy in crisis competes with her current, baseball-playing beau.

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Directors
James L. Brooks
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, Gracie Films, Road Rebel
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 120,000,000
Revenue
USD 48,668,907

Top Cast

Reese WitherspoonReese WitherspoonLisa
Paul RuddPaul RuddGeorge
Owen WilsonOwen WilsonMatty
Jack NicholsonJack NicholsonCharles
Kathryn HahnKathryn HahnAnnie
Mark Linn-BakerMark Linn-BakerRon
Lenny VenitoLenny VenitoAl
Molly PriceMolly PriceCoach Sally
Ron McLartyRon McLartyGeorge's Lawyer
Shelley ConnShelley ConnTerry
Domenick LombardozziDomenick LombardozziBullpen Pitcher
John TormeyJohn TormeyDoorman
Teyonah ParrisTeyonah ParrisRiva
Tony ShalhoubTony ShalhoubPsychiatrist
Dean NorrisDean NorrisSoftball Coach
Donna DundonAnnie's Mom
Cyrus NewittAnnie's Dad
Will BlagroveWill BlagroveMatty's Teammate
Andrew WilsonAndrew WilsonMatty's Teammate
David A. GregoryDavid A. GregoryMatty's Teammate

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