How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
One of them is lying. So is the other.
2003 | 116m | English
Popularity: 8 (history)
| Director: | Donald Petrie |
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| Writer: | Burr Steers, Kristen Buckley, Brian Regan, Michele Alexander, Jeannie Long |
| Staring: |
| It's the battle of wills, as Andie needs to prove she can dump a guy in 10 days, whereas Ben needs to prove he can win a girl in 10 days. Now, the clock is ticking—and the wildly entertaining comedy smash is off and running in this irresistible tale of sex, lies and outrageous romantic fireworks! | |
| Release Date: | Feb 07, 2003 |
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| Director: | Donald Petrie |
| Writer: | Burr Steers, Kristen Buckley, Brian Regan, Michele Alexander, Jeannie Long |
| Genres: | Comedy, Romance |
| Keywords | new york city, bet, journalist, therapist, advertising expert, basketball, romcom, relationship, advice columnist, group of friends, battle of the sexes, relationship sabotage, ulterior motive dating, women's magazine, new york knicks, meet the family |
| Production Companies | Paramount Pictures, Lynda Obst Productions, Robert Evans Productions, Christine Peters Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $177,500,000
Budget: $50,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jul 30, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Kate Hudson | Andie Anderson |
| Matthew McConaughey | Benjamin Barry |
| Kathryn Hahn | Michelle Rubin |
| Annie Parisse | Jeannie Ashcroft |
| Adam Goldberg | Tony |
| Thomas Lennon | Thayer |
| Michael Michele | Judy Spears |
| Shalom Harlow | Judy Green |
| Robert Klein | Phillip Warren |
| Bebe Neuwirth | Lana Jong |
| Samantha Quan | Lori |
| Justin Peroff | Mike |
| Celia Weston | Glenda |
| James Murtaugh | Jack |
| Rebecca Harris | Dora |
| Archie MacGregor | Uncle Arnold |
| John DiResta | Joey Sr. |
| Scott Benes | Joey Jr. |
| Zachary Benes | Joey Jr. |
| William Hill | DeLauer Security |
| Georgia Craig | Receptionist Candi |
| Liliane Montevecchi | Mrs. DeLauer |
| James Mainprize | Mr. DeLauer |
| Tony Longo | Sensitive Moviegoer |
| Warner Wolf | Warner Wolf |
| Doug Murray | Mark Sawyer |
| Natalie Brown | Mrs. Sawyer |
| Andrew Moodie | Poker Pal Ronald |
| David Macniven | Poker Pal Francis |
| Ross Gallo | Young Concession Worker |
| Gina Sorell | Vegetarian Waitress |
| Ingrid Hart | Mullen's Hostess |
| Marvin Hamlisch | Marvin Hamlisch |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| James C. Feng | Art Direction |
| Donald Petrie | Director |
| John Bailey | Director of Photography |
| Burr Steers | Screenplay |
| John Cenatiempo | Stunt Coordinator |
| Steve Lucescu | Stunt Coordinator |
| Peter Bucossi | Stunts |
| Mark Norby | Stunts |
| Jack Gill | Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator |
| Mike Moyer | Chief Lighting Technician |
| Patti Hawn | Unit Publicist |
| Frank Smathers | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Doc Kane | ADR Mixer |
| Barbara Harris | ADR Voice Casting |
| Anna Behlmer | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| David Newman | Conductor, Original Music Composer |
| Jodi Michelle Pynn | Stunts |
| Patrick J. Don Vito | Additional Editing |
| Kristen Buckley | Screenplay |
| Brian Regan | Screenplay |
| Thérèse DePrez | Production Design |
| Ray McIntyre Jr. | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Ellen H. Schwartz | First Assistant Director |
| Stuart Feldman | Second Assistant Director |
| Harvey Waldman | Unit Production Manager |
| James Powers | Production Manager |
| Grant Lucibello | Second Assistant Director |
| Nick Evans | Set Decoration |
| Ken Ferris | Camera Operator |
| Jim McConkey | Steadicam Operator |
| Lynne Twentyman | Script Supervisor |
| Sam Hutchins | Location Manager |
| Jeffrey Angel | Assistant Location Manager |
| Tod A. Maitland | Sound Mixer |
| Michael Scott | Boom Operator |
| Kevin Janicelli | Chief Lighting Technician |
| Tom Anderson | Assistant Chief Lighting Technician |
| Rick Marroquin | Dolly Grip |
| Andrew Cheung | Grip |
| Edward A. Robinson Jr. | Grip |
| Johnny Santiago | Grip |
| Andrew Sweeney | Grip |
| Martin Lasowitz | Property Master |
| Keri Lederman | Assistant Property Master |
| Dave Reardon | Leadman |
| Sharon Globerson | Assistant Costume Designer |
| Lydia Marks | Assistant Costume Designer |
| Cheryl Kilbourne-Kimpton | Costume Supervisor |
| Bernadette Mazur | Key Makeup Artist |
| Francesca Paris | Key Hair Stylist |
| Ronnie Specter | Makeup Artist |
| Kathryn Blondell | Hairstylist |
| David S. Clark | Assistant Editor |
| Joan G. Bostwick | Second Second Assistant Director |
| John Clifford | Still Photographer |
| Barbara J. McCarthy | Casting Associate |
| Jennifer Murdocca | Casting Assistant |
| Sylvia Fay | Extras Casting |
| Charles E. McCarry | Assistant Art Director |
| Derrick Kardos | Art Department Coordinator |
| Rick Derby | Assistant Editor |
| Elizabeth J. Nevin | Production Coordinator |
| Jennifer Crammer | Assistant Production Coordinator |
| Vicki Adams | Production Secretary |
| Nick Miller | Construction Coordinator |
| Edward O'Donnell | Transportation Coordinator |
| Kevin Flynn | Transportation Captain |
| Robert E. Warren | Second Unit First Assistant Director |
| David M. Dunlap | Second Unit Director of Photography |
| Michele Perrone | Supervising ADR Editor |
| Thomas W. Small | Foley Editor |
| Alan Rankin | Sound Designer |
| Randy Kelley | Sound Effects Editor |
| Michael Kamper | Sound Effects Editor |
| Susan Kurtz | Dialogue Editor |
| Vic Radulich | Dialogue Editor |
| Mike Szakmeister | Dialogue Editor |
| Julie Feiner | ADR Editor |
| Laura Graham | ADR Editor |
| Tammy Fearing | ADR Editor |
| Scott Curtis | Foley Editor |
| Matthew Harrison | Foley Editor |
| Anne Couk | Assistant Sound Editor |
| Victor Ray Ennis | Assistant Sound Editor |
| Paul Flinchbaugh | Assistant Sound Editor |
| Ron Meredith | Assistant Sound Editor |
| Ethan Holzman | Assistant Sound Editor |
| Sarah Monat | Foley Artist |
| Robin Harlan | Foley Artist |
| Thomas J. O'Connell | ADR Mixer |
| David Boulton | ADR Mixer |
| Andrew Silver | Music Editor |
| Tanya Noel Hill | Music Editor |
| Gregory Jamrok | Orchestrator |
| Jojo Villanueva | Music Coordinator |
| Gail Levin | Casting |
| Andrew S. Brown | Casting |
| Dana Millman | Music Supervisor |
| Karen Patch | Costume Designer |
| Michele Alexander | Book |
| Jeannie Long | Book |
| Amelia 'Amy' Andrews | Costume Supervisor |
| Mark P. Stoeckinger | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Andy Nelson | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Debra Neil-Fisher | Editor |
| Randy K. Singer | Foley Mixer |
| Glenn Hughes | Picture Car Coordinator |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Robert Evans | Producer |
| Christine Forsyth-Peters | Producer |
| Richard Vane | Executive Producer |
| Elizabeth Joan Hooper | Associate Producer |
| Robin Prybil | Associate Producer |
| Lynda Obst | Producer |
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mooney240
9.0
**I would be bold enough to say if you don’t like this film, it’s because you hate joy… that’s dramatic, but still, it’s a good movie.** How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is the gold standard of RomComs. Charming leads, quirky characters, a ridiculous but fun premise, drama, character growth and devel ... opment, and romance all crammed into a wonderful film that is worth watching again and again. McConaughey and Hudson’s chemistry elevates this 2003 RomCom from typical to delightful and was so great they reunited for a second film (Fools Gold. Not great, but still.) While its 2003 release slightly dates it, and the movie’s concept is a little more complicated than the average RomCom, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is exceptionally satisfying due to its stellar cast, hilarious antics, and awkwardly entertaining dating commentary.
Sep 14, 2022
SoSmooth1982
10.0
Very clever thought out movie. So funny I can't help but like this movie. One is trying to make her fall in love in days, and the other one is trying to make him break up with her in 10 days. ...
Jul 04, 2023