The Break-Up

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The Break-Up

PG-13

2006

1h 47m

Romance

Comedy

Drama

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When Brooke (Jennifer Aniston), an art dealer, and Gary (Vince Vaughn), a tour-bus driver, finally call it quits in their relationship, neither is willing to move out of their shared condo. With their friends suggesting a series of underhanded tactics that fail to get either Brooke or Gary to cave in, the only solution is to become hostile roommates.

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This anti-romantic comedy lacks both laughs and insight, resulting in an odd and unsatisfying experience.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Sep 12, 2017

B

was mostly shocked by Vince Vaughan, who showed me for the first time that he wasn't the long-delayed immature frat boy he so often plays, but actually an imperfect hilarious, yet often silly, character who's main flaw is his selfishness.

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Philip French

Guardian

Jul 22, 2006

This is that branch of the romantic comedy known as 'a relationship movie', but generally short on witty lines and amusing incidents.

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Tony Horkins

Empire Magazine

Jul 22, 2006

3/5

The Break-Up doesn't turn the rom-com on its head, but with its focus on the darker side of love manages to gently tip it on its side.

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

Feb 14, 2021

One feels a little frightened for Anniston's character on occasion. The misogynistic tone of the script is palpable.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Jan 31, 2021

2/5

This is a perfect date movie if you plan on dumping the person you're with when the movie is over.

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Nov 7, 2019

So, pick a side, any side. We all know that breaking up is hard to do. You can at least do it with laughter with The Break Up.

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Robert P

@Superbad Oct 25, 2026

The Break-Up us a 2 star Movie!

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Herlenna A

@RT14303995 Aug 20, 2026

This movie is the worst. Who's in their right mind to want a manchild in their life?? Why would you like to get back with a man whose stillacting like a boy and has no character development at all. Who also does not give a shit about you, the LM is just so annoying that you would think to not finish watching the movie. I should have known from the beginning scene it's not worth my at all.

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Mark R

@Mark297 Aug 12, 2026

ALOT of people are negative on this movie. But from a relationship standpoint it is a smart movie about virtues and values we as western people should hold dear. The anti climax and anti romantic part is "deliberate" and well done. Gary goes from a guy who is all "about the self" surrounded by people who do what he wants and tell him what they think he needs to hear. To a person who grows up. At the start he does not respect boundaries, autonomy or the other guy she was seeing. Then he becomes that guy. He has to make a real choice and respect her decision and boundaries and realose he needs to d thinhs for others.

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Abinav S

@RT03687409 Jun 15, 2026

One of the worst romance movies out there. I absolutely hated how they climax went by. It seemed like the characters gave me false hope betting back together. Maybe its just bcuz i still havent moved on from my ex, but why invite her to your damn boat? just why? even after its clear, why should they look at eachother like that, after all that has happened. first of all its not a movie where they get back together after breaking up, neither is it a movie where its about them properly navigating through a breakup. I would absolutely not recommend it to anyone, not even if you are jobless and unemployed, or if you have unlimited time to kill. Absolutely hated it.

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Alejandra L

@RT31668732 Jun 6, 2026

Es la película de Jennifer Aniston migajera y arrastrada por un tipo violento, feo y vago, completamente inútil como adulto. Lo único bueno es el final. No la recomiendo ni la volvería a ver. Me da dudas de la psicología de la gente de producción. Totalmente deplorable.

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Galit D

@RT70649315 Jun 2, 2026

This was really funny. The characters were so relatable. Some of the side plots weren't interesting enough, but the main plot was really great. I love that they didn't end up together, and I like the open ending – it can be interpreted as they might get back together, or stay friends, or never see each other again, and I love it!

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Synopsis

When Brooke (Jennifer Aniston), an art dealer, and Gary (Vince Vaughn), a tour-bus driver, finally call it quits in their relationship, neither is willing to move out of their shared condo. With their friends suggesting a series of underhanded tactics that fail to get either Brooke or Gary to cave in, the only solution is to become hostile roommates.

Director: Peyton Reed
Producer: Vince Vaughn, Scott Stuber
Screenwriter: Vince Vaughn, Jeremy Garelick, Jay Lavender
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Mosaic Media Group, Universal Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language|Some Nudity)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 2, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $118.7M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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