How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
"He's across the pond, and out of his depth."
Originally released in 2008. How to Lose Friends & Alienate People is a comedy/romance film. directed by Robert B. Weide.
Starring Simon Pegg, Kirsten Dunst, and Danny Huston
Synopsis
Sidney Young is a down-on-his-luck journalist. Thanks to a stint involving a pig and a glitzy awards ceremony, Sidney turns his fortunes around, attracting the attention of Clayton Harding, editor of New York-based glossy magazine 'Sharps', and landing the holy grail of journalism jobs. The Brit jets off to the Big Apple and moves from one blunder to the next.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 2, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (810 votes)
Budget
$28M
Production budget
Box Office
$17.3M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Simon Pegg
as Sidney Young
Kirsten Dunst
as Alison Olsen
Danny Huston
as Lawrence Maddox
Megan Fox
as Sophie Maes
Jeff Bridges
as Clayton Harding
Gillian Anderson
as Eleanor Johnson
Max Minghella
as Vincent Lepak
Jefferson Mays
as Bill Nathanson
Bill Paterson
as Richard Young
Miriam Margolyes
as Mrs. Kowalski
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $28,000,000
- Revenue
- $17,286,299
Production Companies
- UK Film Council
- Intandem Films
- Number 9 Films
- Aramid Entertainment
- Lipsync Productions
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is How to Lose Friends & Alienate People about?
Sidney Young is a down-on-his-luck journalist. Thanks to a stint involving a pig and a glitzy awards ceremony, Sidney turns his fortunes around, attracting the attention of Clayton Harding, editor ...
Who directed How to Lose Friends & Alienate People?
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People was directed by Robert B. Weide.
How long is How to Lose Friends & Alienate People?
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was How to Lose Friends & Alienate People released?
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People was released on October 2, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in How to Lose Friends & Alienate People?
The main cast of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People includes Simon Pegg, Kirsten Dunst, Danny Huston, Megan Fox, Jeff Bridges.
Is How to Lose Friends & Alienate People worth watching?
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 810 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.