Breakin' All the Rules (2004)

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

Breakin' All the Rules (2004) poster

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.

Director: Daniel Taplitz
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marcus Miller
Cinematography: David Hennings
Editing: Robert Frazen
Production: Lisa Tornell Productions, Screen Gems
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $13M
Original Language: en

Themes

Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Fun Romantic Stories, Online Dating Misadventures, Falling in Love Unexpectedly, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating

Keywords

ex-girlfriend, romcom, advice, dating, falling in love, break-up, model, dog, gold digger, best selling author, battle of the sexes, cousin relationship, game playing, how to, black cinema

Trailer

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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 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.
Who directed Breakin' All the Rules?
Breakin' All the Rules was directed by Daniel Taplitz.
Who stars in Breakin' All the Rules?
Breakin' All the Rules stars Jamie Foxx, Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Peter MacNicol, Jennifer Esposito, Bianca Lawson.
How long is Breakin' All the Rules?
Breakin' All the Rules has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Breakin' All the Rules?
Breakin' All the Rules is a Comedy, Romance film.
What is the budget of Breakin' All the Rules?
Breakin' All the Rules had a budget of $10M.
How much did Breakin' All the Rules gross?
Breakin' All the Rules grossed $13M worldwide.
Where was Breakin' All the Rules produced?
Breakin' All the Rules was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Breakin' All the Rules?
The themes of Breakin' All the Rules include: Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Fun Romantic Stories, Online Dating Misadventures, Falling in Love Unexpectedly, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating.