Breakin' All the Rules(2004)
When it comes to getting dumped... he wrote the book.
Breakin' All the Rules 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.
Breakin' All the Rules (2004) is a comedy and romance film directed by Daniel Taplitz, released on May 14, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Jamie Foxx, Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union and Peter MacNicol. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 106 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Taplitz
- Writers:
- Daniel Taplitz
- Producers:
- Lisa Tornell
- Cinematographer:
- David Hennings
- Composer:
- Marcus Miller
- Production:
- Lisa Tornell Productions, Screen Gems
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $12,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Breakin' All the Rules (2004) Trailer
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Breakin' All the Rules Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jamie Foxx
as Quincy Watson
Morris Chestnut
as Evan
Gabrielle Union
as Nikki
Peter MacNicol
as Philip Gascon
Jennifer Esposito
as Rita Monroe
Bianca Lawson
as Helen Sharp
Jill Ritchie
as Amy
Heather Headley
as Self (Singer)
Octavia Spencer
as Stylist
Danny Comden
as Sam
Patrick Cranshaw
as Mr. Lynch
Tate Taylor
as Attendant
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Taplitz, written by Daniel Taplitz, produced by Lisa Tornell.
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Breakin' All the Rules Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 106 ratings.
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Breakin' All the Rules – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Breakin' All the Rules online?
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Breakin' All the Rules (2004) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Breakin' All the Rules?
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The main cast of Breakin' All the Rules (2004) includes Jamie Foxx, Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Peter MacNicol and Jennifer Esposito. The film was directed by Daniel Taplitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Breakin' All the Rules released?
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Breakin' All the Rules was released on May 14, 2004 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Breakin' All the Rules worth watching?
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Breakin' All the Rules (2004) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 106 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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