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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

One of them is lying. So is the other.

20036.91h 56m

Overview

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!

Directed by Donald Petrie
Written by Kristen Buckley, Brian Regan, Burr Steers
Produced by Lynda Obst, Christine Forsyth-Peters, Robert Evans
Box OfficeBudget: $50.0MRevenue: $177.5M

Top Cast

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson

Andie Anderson

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

Benjamin Barry

Kathryn Hahn

Kathryn Hahn

Michelle Rubin

Annie Parisse

Annie Parisse

Jeannie Ashcroft

Adam Goldberg

Adam Goldberg

Tony

Thomas Lennon

Thomas Lennon

Thayer

Michael Michele

Michael Michele

Judy Spears

Shalom Harlow

Shalom Harlow

Judy Green

Robert Klein

Robert Klein

Phillip Warren

Bebe Neuwirth

Bebe Neuwirth

Lana Jong

Themes & Keywords

betnew york cityjournalisttherapistadvertising expertromcombasketballrelationshipadvice columnistgroup of friendsbattle of the sexesrelationship sabotageulterior motive datingwomen's magazinenew york knicks

About How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is a comedy, romance film released in 2003 exploring themes of bet, new york city, journalist, therapist, advertising expert, romcom. Directed by Donald Petrie, it stars Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Kathryn Hahn. 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!

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