A Guy Thing (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Guy Thing is a 2003 romantic comedy directed by Chris Koch, starring Jason Lee, Selma Blair and Julia Stiles. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $17.4 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Chris Koch
- Original language
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English - Studio
- MGM Distribution
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Guy Thing About?
The premise of A Guy Thing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Paul is about to propose to his girlfriend, Karen, but a chance meeting with her alluring cousin, Becky, complicates his plans. A series of increasingly elaborate lies begins as Paul tries to keep Becky's presence a secret from Karen. His attempts at deception quickly spiral out of control, leading to a chaotic and hilarious mix-up of mistaken identities and comical situations as he struggles to maintain his charade.
A Guy Thing Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex comedy
- mgm
- bowtie
- lips
- comic relief
- neo screwball comedy
- husband
- watching tv
- 2000s
- 21st century
- group of friends
- party
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- proposing a toast
- playing guitar
- dance scene
- bare chested male
- sleeping shirtless
- male star appears shirtless
- hairy chest
- hairy chested male
- woken by phone ringing
- telephone call
- hangover
- sleeping in underwear
- male wears underwear
- male star appears in underwear
- man wears shorts
- man wears boxer shorts
- barefoot female
- wrapped in a blanket
- woman wrapped in a blanket
- friend
- friendship between men
- male friendship
- urination
- wedding day
- sitting on a toilet
- man sitting on a toilet
- escape by the window
- boy
- little boy
- drinking wine
- camera shot of feet
- man in a bathtub
- male in a bathtub
- eavesdropping
- sitting on the floor
- sitting on stairs
- laundry
- policeman
A Guy Thing Cast
Jason Lee leads the cast, with Selma Blair and Julia Stiles. Directed by Chris Koch.
- Director Chris Koch
More from Chris Koch
One more film directed by Chris Koch: Snow Day.
A Guy Thing Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Guy Thing 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 27 Metascore
User score 4.4
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TMDB 59% User score
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A Guy Thing Plot Summary
What happens in A Guy Thing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Paul Morse, portrayed by Jason Lee, is on the brink of tying the knot with Karen Cooper, played by Selma Blair, in Seattle. As the bachelor party unfolds, Paul finds himself engaging in a deep conversation with a dancer named Becky Jackson, beautifully represented by Julia Stiles. Their chemistry is undeniable, but the following morning brings a shocking surprise when Paul wakes up to find Becky beside him. Fearing the worst and assuming they had spent the night together, he hastily sends Becky away, desperately hoping to avoid any future interactions.
Full summary
The whole story of A Guy Thing, scene by scene
A Guy Thing Box Office & Budget
A Guy Thing grossed $17.4 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 87% of what it cost. $15.5 million came from the US and Canada and $1.9 million (11%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$17.4M
87% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $15.5M
- International
- $1.9M
- Budget
- $20M
A Guy Thing Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Guy Thing.
How Well Do You Know A Guy Thing?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the role of Paul Morse?
Cars in A Guy Thing
19 cars on screen, including the 2001 Kia Rio and the 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
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2001 Kia Rio Main role -
1993 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
2002 Chrysler Sebring Minor role
A Guy Thing Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Journal intime d'une future star” and “Confesiones de una típica adolescente”.
- Also known as
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- Journal intime d'une future star
- Confesiones de una típica adolescente
- Confesiones de una Tipica Adolescente
- Bekenntnisse einer Highschool Diva
- Exomologiseis mias efivis
- Bekenntnisse einer High School-Diva
- Bekenntnisse einer High School Diva
- Quanto è difficile essere teenager!
- Tonårsliv
- Quiero ser superfamosa
- Egy hisztérika feljegyzései
- Confissões de uma Adolescente em Crise
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- וידוייה של נערה מתבגרת
- 青春舞会皇后
- Изповедта на една малолетна актриса
- Звезда сцены
- Zpověď královny střední školy
- Εξομολογήσεις μιας Έφηβης
- Wyznania małoletniej gwiazdy
- Spoveď kráľovnej strednej školy
- Зірка сцени
- Confessions d'une jeune diva
- Bir Drama Kraliçesinin İtirafları
- 彼女は夢見るドラマクイーン
- 10대 드라마 퀸의 고백
- Teinidraamakuningattaren tunnustukset
- สาวทีน...ขอบอกว่าจี๊ดตั้งแต่เกิด
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A Guy Thing FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Guy Thing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Guy Thing?
A Guy Thing runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was A Guy Thing released?
A Guy Thing was released on January 17, 2003.
Who directed A Guy Thing?
A Guy Thing was directed by Chris Koch.
More films by Chris Koch Who is in the cast of A Guy Thing?
A Guy Thing stars Jason Lee, Selma Blair and Julia Stiles.
How much did A Guy Thing make at the box office?
A Guy Thing grossed $17.4 million worldwide ($15.5 million domestic, $1.9 million international) on a budget of $20 million.
How is A Guy Thing rated?
A Guy Thing has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 27 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does A Guy Thing have a post-credit scene?
No. A Guy Thing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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