The Break-Up (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2006, The Break-Up is a comedy and romance film directed by Peyton Reed, running about 106 minutes. “…pick a side.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pushed to the breaking-up point after their latest 'why can't you do this one little thing for me?' argument, Brooke calls it quits with her boyfriend Gary. What follows is a hilarious series of remedies, war tactics, overtures and undermining tricks – all encouraged by the former couple's friends and confidantes …and the occasional total stranger! When neither ex is willing to move out of their shared apartment, the only solution is to continue living as hostile roommates until one of them reaches breaking point.
Who’s in it. The Break-Up stars Vince Vaughn as Gary Grobowski, Jennifer Aniston as Brooke Meyers, Joey Lauren Adams as Addie and Ann-Margret as Wendy Meyers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Break-Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $205.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Break-Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Break-Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Break-Up (2006)?
- In US, The Break-Up is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Break-Up worth watching?
- The Break-Up holds an audience score of 5.9 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 The Break-Up?
- The Break-Up stars Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston, Joey Lauren Adams, Ann-Margret and Jason Bateman.
- When was The Break-Up released?
- The Break-Up was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.