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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Play trailer Poster for How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days PG-13 Released Feb 7, 2003 1h 56m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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An advice columnist, Andie Anderson (Kate Hudson), tries pushing the boundaries of what she can write about in her new piece about how to get a man to leave you in 10 days. Her editor, Lana (Bebe Neuwirth), loves it, and Andie goes off to find a man she can use for the experiment. Enter executive Ben Berry (Matthew McConaughey), who is so confident in his romantic prowess that he thinks he can make any woman fall in love with him in 10 days. When Andie and Ben meet, their plans backfire.
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Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson are charming together, but they can't overcome How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' silly premise and predictable script.

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Alexander Walker London Evening Standard She plays the ninny and the harpy, the baby doll and the ball breaker. It's Kate Hudson's film all right, but this actress is a cold squeeze, not well photographed either, and has the worst hairdo on the East Side. Apr 19, 2003 Full Review Nev Pierce BBC.com Fun, funny, Chick Lit-style chortler. Rated: 3/5 Mar 23, 2003 Full Review Rex Reed Observer More an exercise in how to lose an audience in 10 minutes. Mar 6, 2003 Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Starring the exuberantly effervescent Kate Hudson and one of Hollywood's sexiest and most eligible bachelors, Matthew McConaughey, How to Lose has all the makings of a classic romantic comedy. Nov 13, 2019 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Along with a terrible ending, there's also a numerous range of plot inconsistencies that insult the audiences intelligence. Mar 25, 2014 Full Review Kevin Carr 7M Pictures The biggest problem I had with this film was the set-up and premise. It works on paper, but most of the movie is spent with the characters being simply awful. Rated: 2/5 Mar 2, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tobie it was just a great classic movie! so glad I had the chance to see this on the big screen Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/30/24 Full Review Sarah M This is from back when Hollywood knew how to write a romcom. The critics call it predictable, but modern movies are unpredictable and unbelievable, and feature people chosen for their looks over their acting abilities. This movie is adorable, the acting is good, the leads have chemistry, and if you want a fun romcom I’d definitely recommend it. Also if you’re on the younger side, some of the tech might be kind of funny. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/06/25 Full Review Aluna U How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days delivers a predictable yet delightfully entertaining romantic comedy, based on a picture book but with original characters. With natural performances, witty moments, and a well-structured plot, the film balances absurd humor and emotional depth. Its easygoing tone makes it a perfect rewatchable choice for anyone craving feel-good fun. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/25 Full Review Isabel T La mejor película romántica que he visto Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/25 Full Review Theode A Its a funny romantic movie, but i'm not gonna watch it again. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/05/25 Full Review Anne T Fun romcom that felt fresh and well-cast. Kate Hudson is effervescent and Matthew McConaughey is, well, Matthew McConaughey! Worth rewatching Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/17/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis An advice columnist, Andie Anderson (Kate Hudson), tries pushing the boundaries of what she can write about in her new piece about how to get a man to leave you in 10 days. Her editor, Lana (Bebe Neuwirth), loves it, and Andie goes off to find a man she can use for the experiment. Enter executive Ben Berry (Matthew McConaughey), who is so confident in his romantic prowess that he thinks he can make any woman fall in love with him in 10 days. When Andie and Ben meet, their plans backfire.
Director
Donald Petrie
Producer
Robert Evans, Lynda Obst, Christine Peters
Screenwriter
Kristen Buckley, Brian Regan, Burr Steers
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sex-Related Material)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 7, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$105.8M
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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