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Breakin' All the Rules

  • 2004
  • PG-13
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
6.4K
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Jamie Foxx in Breakin' All the Rules (2004)
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ComedyRomance

Inspired by his fiancée (who dumped him), a man publishes a break-up hand-book for men, becoming a best-selling author in the process.Inspired by his fiancée (who dumped him), a man publishes a break-up hand-book for men, becoming a best-selling author in the process.Inspired by his fiancée (who dumped him), a man publishes a break-up hand-book for men, becoming a best-selling author in the process.

  • Director
    • Daniel Taplitz
  • Writer
    • Daniel Taplitz
  • Stars
    • Jamie Foxx
    • Gabrielle Union
    • Morris Chestnut
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    6.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Daniel Taplitz
    • Writer
      • Daniel Taplitz
    • Stars
      • Jamie Foxx
      • Gabrielle Union
      • Morris Chestnut
    • 25User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

    Videos8

    Breakin' all the Rules
    Trailer 2:28
    Breakin' all the Rules
    Breakin' All The Rules Scene: The Plan
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    Breakin' All The Rules Scene: The Plan
    Breakin' All The Rules Scene: The Plan
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    Breakin' All The Rules Scene: The Plan
    Breakin' All The Rules Scene: Your Boy Got Problems
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    Breakin' All The Rules Scene: Your Boy Got Problems
    Breakin' All The Rules Scene: He Jinxed Me
    Clip 1:10
    Breakin' All The Rules Scene: He Jinxed Me
    Breakin' All The Rules Scene: I Don't Want To Be Generous
    Clip 1:09
    Breakin' All The Rules Scene: I Don't Want To Be Generous
    Breakin' All The Rules Scene: The Fantasy Game
    Clip 0:37
    Breakin' All The Rules Scene: The Fantasy Game

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    Jamie Foxx
    Jamie Foxx
    • Quincy Watson
    Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union
    • Nicky Callas
    Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut
    • Evan Fields
    Peter MacNicol
    Peter MacNicol
    • Philip Gascon
    Jennifer Esposito
    Jennifer Esposito
    • Rita Monroe
    Bianca Lawson
    Bianca Lawson
    • Helen Sharp
    Jill Ritchie
    Jill Ritchie
    • Amy
    Samantha Nagel
    • Sandra…
    Grace Chan
    • Secretary
    Danny Comden
    Danny Comden
    • Sam
    Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer
    • Stylist
    • (as Octavia L. Spencer)
    Heather Headley
    Heather Headley
    • Heather Headley
    Patrick Cranshaw
    Patrick Cranshaw
    • Mr. Lynch
    Tate Taylor
    Tate Taylor
    • Attendant
    Bob Stephenson
    Bob Stephenson
    • Ticket Master
    Gerald Emerick
    Gerald Emerick
    • TV Host
    Amie Petersen
    • Girl
    Faune Chambers Watkins
    Faune Chambers Watkins
    • The Betty
    • (as Faune Chambers)
    • Director
      • Daniel Taplitz
    • Writer
      • Daniel Taplitz
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During the making of this movie, Jamie Foxx had cut his hair for Ray (2004). So in the final scene, Foxx is wearing a wig, which is why his hair looks so much longer.
    • Goofs
      After Quincy falls onto the cake he gets up to chase after Nicky. The back of his shirt is completely clean with no sign of any frosting from the cake.
    • Quotes

      Helen Sharp: Hello, I'm Helen, Quincy's muse.

      Nicky Callas: Oh. I'm Nicky, Quincy's girlfriend.

      Rita Monroe: I'm Rita. I just screw him.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Getaway: Black Monday (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      C'mon
      Written by Amon Flanagan, Mystikal (as Michael Tyler) and Jerome Perkins
      Performed by Mystikal
      Courtesy of Jive Records
      Under license from BMG Film & TV Music

    User reviews25

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    Surprisingly pretty entertaining

    Not a bad movie, although the commercials make it look so. I find Jamie Foxx pretty funny in his routines, and although his really spastic comedic side doesn't truly shine through his lines, he has a few Jamie Foxx moments.

    It is not hilarious, and it is not going to win any academy awards, its a pretty good romantic comedy, good for all crowds.

    JAMIE FOXX's supermodel girlfriend breaks up with him causing him to write the Break-Up handbook detailing how to successfully break up with someone without cause the emotional trauma or a stalker.

    MORRIS CHESTNUT is Jamie Foxx's character's cousin who has a 3-month commitment limit. GABRIELLE UNION is dating Morris Chestnut's character and through a whole bunch of drama, Jamie Foxx meets up with her, not knowing she is the same girl his cousin was dating.

    Overall, a decently entertaining movie. Definitely worth the rental fees and your time.
    • dj_trancient
    • May 15, 2004
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 14, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Break Up Handbook
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Screen Gems
      • Breakup Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,264,319
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,088,577
      • May 16, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,544,254
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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