The Break-Up

"…pick a side."

2006 1h 46m EN

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★5.9TMDB · 2,910

RomanceComedy

Synopsis

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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.

“…pick a side.”

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Cast

Vince Vaughn
Gary Grobowski
Jennifer Aniston
Brooke Meyers
Joey Lauren Adams
Addie
Cole Hauser
Lupus Grobowski
Jon Favreau
Johnny O
Jason Bateman
Riggleman
Judy Davis
Marilyn Dean
Justin Long
Christopher

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peyton Reed
Writers: Jeremy Garelick, Vince Vaughn, Jeremy Garelick
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Mid-budget at $52M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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MONEY

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Made its money back 4.0× over at the box office.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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4 / 8

CAST

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261+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peyton Reed, shot by Eric Alan Edwards. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jon Brion. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Dan Lebental shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston and Joey Lauren Adams carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Peyton Reed directs. Eric Alan Edwards behind the camera. Jon Brion scores. Dan Lebental cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Mid-budget at $52M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
2Made its money back 4.0× over at the box office.
3Released 20 years ago.
4261+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.
5Directed by Peyton Reed, shot by Eric Alan Edwards. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Jon Brion. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Dan Lebental shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston and Joey Lauren Adams carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "…pick a side.".
10IMDB entry: tt0452594 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Eric Alan Edwards
Original score: Jon Brion
Editing: Dan Lebental
Production design: Andrew Laws
Costume design: Carol Oditz
Makeup / hair: Suzi Ostos
VFX supervisor: Thomas J. Smith
Sound: Cameron Frankley
Stunt coordinator: Joe Bucaro III
Runtime: 106 min · 1h 46m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $52,000,000
Box office: $205,700,000
Return: 396% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: The Break-Up (2006)

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Cuzzin Coo2024-07-11
★ 7/10
HA HA HA I remember watching this when it first came out on DVD. At the time, I thought the movie was just okay. However, after gaining some life experience and spending time in long-term relationships, I appreciate it much more now. If we strip away the comedy, this film teaches us about self-awareness and the importance of communication, which definitely earns it some points. Both actors did a great job in their roles, and as a fan of both, I was impressed by their performances. If you feel like you've watched every movie under the sun and you haven't seen this one yet, definitely give it a go.

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