Breakin' All the Rules (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Breakin' All the Rules is a 2004 romantic comedy directed by Daniel Taplitz, starring Jamie Foxx, Morris Chestnut and Gabrielle Union. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $12.5 million worldwide on a $10 million budget. Critics gave it 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Daniel Taplitz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Screen Gems
- Budget
- $10M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Breakin' All the Rules About?
The premise of Breakin' All the Rules without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Quincy Watson experiences a double blow when he's dumped and loses his job. Seeking an outlet, he writes a humorous book detailing how to successfully end relationships. However, his advice backfires as friends and family, including his cousin, unexpectedly follow his guidance, leading to comical and chaotic consequences. Quincy finds himself at the center of the upheaval, navigating the fallout from his own unconventional advice.
Breakin' All the Rules Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- apostrophe in title
- punctuation in title
- four word title
- best selling author
- man
- reference to aries the constellation
- reference to capricorn the astrological sign
- reference to a zodiac sign
- lingerie slip
- female to male foot in crotch
- male female relationship
- love
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- writer
- mistaken identity
- hospital
- dog
- dating
- bar
- african american
Breakin' All the Rules Cast
Jamie Foxx leads the cast, with Morris Chestnut and Gabrielle Union. Directed by Daniel Taplitz.
- Director Daniel Taplitz
More from Daniel Taplitz
More films directed by Daniel Taplitz: Commandments, Black Magic and Nightlife.
Breakin' All the Rules Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Breakin' All the Rules 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 31% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 57%
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
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TMDB 61% User score
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Breakin' All the Rules Plot Summary
What happens in Breakin' All the Rules 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
In the midst of his emotional turmoil, Quincy Watson (Jamie Foxx) finds himself grappling with the fallout from his recent engagement party disaster, where he was unceremoniously left by his ex-fiancée, Helen (Bianca Lawson). While pouring out his heart into an honest letter, Quincy unwittingly creates a guide on how to kindly navigate breakups. This unexpected literary success leads to the publication of his book, turning him into a bestselling author and earning him a reputation as a relationship guru.
Full summary
The whole story of Breakin' All the Rules, scene by scene
Breakin' All the Rules Box Office & Budget
Breakin' All the Rules grossed $12.5 million worldwide on a $10 million budget, 1.3 times what it cost. $12.3 million came from the US and Canada and $279,935 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$12.5M
1.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $12.3M
- International
- $279.9K
- Budget
- $10M
Breakin' All the Rules Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Breakin' All the Rules.
How Well Do You Know Breakin' All the Rules?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character who writes a book about ending relationships?
Cars in Breakin' All the Rules
13 cars on screen, including the Jaguar XK8 X100 and the 2003 Volvo XC90.
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1999 Daewoo Lanos Background role
Breakin' All the Rules Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “L'art de casser” and “恋のトリセツ ~ 別れ編 ~”.
- Also known as
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- L'art de casser
- 恋のトリセツ ~ 別れ編 ~
- Rupture mode d'emploi
- Cómo romper con tu pareja
- Breakin' All the Rules - Amore senza regole
- Quebrando as Regras
- לשבור את כל החוקים
- Încălcând toate regulile
- Без правила
- Szakítani tudni kell
- Энциклопедия разводов
- Sådan fyrer du kæresten!
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- Překročit všechna pravidla
- Rakkauden pelisäännöt
- 애인 차는 법
- Енциклопедія розлучень
- Łamiąc wszystkie zasady
- Rompiendo Todas las Reglas
- Aşkta Kural Yok
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Breakin' All the Rules FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Breakin' All the Rules, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Breakin' All the Rules?
Breakin' All the Rules runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Breakin' All the Rules released?
Breakin' All the Rules was released on May 14, 2004.
Who directed Breakin' All the Rules?
Breakin' All the Rules was directed by Daniel Taplitz.
More films by Daniel Taplitz Who is in the cast of Breakin' All the Rules?
Breakin' All the Rules stars Jamie Foxx, Morris Chestnut and Gabrielle Union.
How much did Breakin' All the Rules make at the box office?
Breakin' All the Rules grossed $12.5 million worldwide ($12.3 million domestic, $279,935 international) on a budget of $10 million.
How is Breakin' All the Rules rated?
Breakin' All the Rules has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Breakin' All the Rules have a post-credit scene?
No. Breakin' All the Rules has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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