

The Break-Up
2006-06-01 · 106 min · ★ 5.9
Pushed to the breaking-up point after their latest 'why can't you do this one little thing for me?' argument, Brooke calls it quits with her boyfriend Gary. What follows is a hilarious series of remedies, war tactics, overtures and undermining tricks – all encouraged by the former couple's friends and confidantes …and the occasional total stranger! When neither ex is willing to move out of their shared apartment, the only solution is to continue living as hostile roommates until one of them reaches breaking point.
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Production details
- Directors
- Peyton Reed
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures, Mosaic Media Group, Wild West Picture Show Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 52,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 205,700,000
Top Cast
Vince VaughnGary Grobowski
Jennifer AnistonBrooke Meyers
Joey Lauren AdamsAddie
Cole HauserLupus Grobowski
Jon FavreauJohnny O
Jason BatemanRiggleman
Judy DavisMarilyn Dean
Justin LongChristopher
Ivan SergeiCarson Wigham
John Michael HigginsRichard Meyers
Ann-MargretWendy Meyers
Vernon VaughnHoward Meyers
Vincent D'OnofrioDennis Grobowski
Jane AldermanMrs. Grobowski
Jacqueline WilliamsShondra
Peter BillingsleyAndrew
Jane HuDiane
Rebecca SpenceJen
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