The Break-Up

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The Break-Up

PG-13

Released Jun 2, 2006

1h 47m

Romance

Comedy

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When Brooke (Jennifer Aniston), an art dealer, and Gary (Vince Vaughn), a tour-bus driver, finally call it quits in their relationship, neither is willing to move out of their shared condo. With their friends suggesting a series of underhanded tactics that fail to get either Brooke or Gary to cave in, the only solution is to become hostile roommates.

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Critics Consensus

This anti-romantic comedy lacks both laughs and insight, resulting in an odd and unsatisfying experience.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

was mostly shocked by Vince Vaughan, who showed me for the first time that he wasn't the long-delayed immature frat boy he so often plays, but actually an imperfect hilarious, yet often silly, character who's main flaw is his selfishness.

Rated: B

Sep 12, 2017

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Philip French

Guardian

This is that branch of the romantic comedy known as 'a relationship movie', but generally short on witty lines and amusing incidents.

Jul 22, 2006

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Tony Horkins

Empire Magazine

The Break-Up doesn't turn the rom-com on its head, but with its focus on the darker side of love manages to gently tip it on its side.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 22, 2006

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

One feels a little frightened for Anniston's character on occasion. The misogynistic tone of the script is palpable.

Feb 14, 2021

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

This is a perfect date movie if you plan on dumping the person you're with when the movie is over.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 31, 2021

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

So, pick a side, any side. We all know that breaking up is hard to do. You can at least do it with laughter with The Break Up.

Nov 7, 2019

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Olena K

Very deep. Love it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/15/24

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Gnr E

It’s hilarious! I recommend it for anyone who hasn’t watched it yet

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/20/24

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Chase D

If you’re looking for a romantic comedy, this isn’t it. It’s more a depressing drama with hints of humor and no real payoff.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/30/24

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M

I like the movie because, I've been there. The breakdown in communication, saying terrible things, doing terrible things, each party doing everything they can to hurt the other. It was like reliving the past. I've grown, and I don't do this anymore. But watching it on screen, every little thing, the refusal to compromise, the refusal to come to the table, the refusal to understand each other; I think it's something everyone can relate to, and you know, that if they just swallowed their pride, and sat down and talked and listened, then things would have been fine, and they would have been together. When two people in a relationship stop giving, and worse, start hurting each other, it spirals out of control. I felt they illustrated that point quite well, and they deserve more attention for it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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Debbie A

If you have ever lived with verbal or emotional abuse and want to re-live it, this could be for you.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/24

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Gareth v

Another movie to add to the list of stinkers Jennifer Anniston has been involved in. Unfunny, dull and outright bad.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/24

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Peyton Reed

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Gary

Jennifer Aniston

Brooke

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Cole Hauser

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Synopsis

When Brooke (Jennifer Aniston), an art dealer, and Gary (Vince Vaughn), a tour-bus driver, finally call it quits in their relationship, neither is willing to move out of their shared condo. With their friends suggesting a series of underhanded tactics that fail to get either Brooke or Gary to cave in, the only solution is to become hostile roommates.

Director: Peyton Reed
Producer: Vince Vaughn
Screenwriter: Vince Vaughn, Jeremy Garelick, Jay Lavender
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Mosaic Media Group
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language|Some Nudity)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 2, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $118.7M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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