Breakin' All the Rules movie poster

Breakin' All the Rules

"When it comes to getting dumped... he wrote the book."

May 14, 2004 1h 25m 6.0/10 (99 votes)

Originally released in 2004. Breakin' All the Rules is a comedy/romance film. directed by Daniel Taplitz. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jamie Foxx, Morris Chestnut, and Gabrielle Union

Synopsis

After being dumped by his model girlfriend, aspiring writer Quincy Watson quits his job and is inspired to pen the ultimate how-to book on breaking up. When it becomes a smash bestseller, he starts giving his player cousin, Evan, choice tips on how to win the battle of the sexes. But when Evan's beautiful girlfriend Nikki gets wind of the plan, it's these players that end up getting played.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 14, 2004 21 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Mixed (99 votes)
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Budget $10M Production budget
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Box Office $12.5M 1.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$12,500,000

Production Companies

  • Lisa Tornell Productions
  • Screen Gems

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Breakin' All the Rules about?

After being dumped by his model girlfriend, aspiring writer Quincy Watson quits his job and is inspired to pen the ultimate how-to book on breaking up. When it becomes a smash bestseller, he starts...

Who directed Breakin' All the Rules?

Breakin' All the Rules was directed by Daniel Taplitz.

How long is Breakin' All the Rules?

Breakin' All the Rules has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was Breakin' All the Rules released?

Breakin' All the Rules was released on May 14, 2004 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Breakin' All the Rules?

The main cast of Breakin' All the Rules includes Jamie Foxx, Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Peter MacNicol, Jennifer Esposito.