Breakin' All the Rules (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2004, Breakin' All the Rules is a comedy and romance film directed by Daniel Taplitz, running about 85 minutes. “When it comes to getting dumped... He wrote the book.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspired by his fiancée (who dumped him), a man publishes a break-up handbook for men, becoming a bestselling author in the process.
Who’s in it. Breakin' All the Rules stars Jamie Foxx as Quincy Watson, Morris Chestnut as Evan, Jennifer Esposito as Rita Monroe and Gabrielle Union as Nikki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Breakin' All the Rules has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breakin' All the Rules page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breakin' All the Rules tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breakin' All the Rules (2004)?
- In US, Breakin' All the Rules is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breakin' All the Rules worth watching?
- Breakin' All the Rules holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breakin' All the Rules?
- Breakin' All the Rules stars Jamie Foxx, Morris Chestnut, Jennifer Esposito, Gabrielle Union and Peter MacNicol.