How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

"One of them is lying. So is the other."

2003 1h 56m EN

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★6.9TMDB · 4,632

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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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!

“One of them is lying. So is the other.”

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Cast

Kate Hudson
Andie Anderson
Matthew McConaughey
Benjamin Barry
Adam Goldberg
Tony
Bebe Neuwirth
Lana Jong
Michael Michele
Judy Spears
Shalom Harlow
Judy Green
Robert Klein
Phillip Warren
Kathryn Hahn
Michelle Rubin

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Donald Petrie
Writers: Kristen Buckley, Brian Regan, Burr Steers
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Mid-budget at $50M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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MONEY

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Made its money back 3.6× over at the box office.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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4 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "How to Lose a Guy Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Donald Petrie, shot by John Bailey. 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 David Newman. 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 Debra Neil-Fisher 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

ERA

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Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey and Adam Goldberg carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Donald Petrie directs. John Bailey behind the camera. David Newman scores. Debra Neil-Fisher 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 $50M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
2Made its money back 3.6× over at the box office.
3Released 23 years ago.
4Part of the "How to Lose a Guy Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Directed by Donald Petrie, shot by John Bailey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by David Newman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Debra Neil-Fisher shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey and Adam Goldberg carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "One of them is lying. So is the other.".
10IMDB entry: tt0251127 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Classified under 17 themes, including "bet", "new york city", "journalist", "therapist".
12Released under 11 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: John Bailey
Original score: David Newman
Editing: Debra Neil-Fisher
Production design: Thérèse DePrez
Makeup / hair: Bernadette Mazur
VFX supervisor: Ray McIntyre Jr.
Sound: Alan Rankin
Stunt coordinator: Jack Gill
Runtime: 116 min · 1h 56m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $50,000,000
Box office: $177,557,758
Return: 355% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)

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The Movie Mob2022-09-14
★ 9/10
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 development, 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.
Andre Gonzales2023-07-04
★ 10/10
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.
Alunauwie2025-09-29
★ 10/10
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)