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ROMANCE . 2006 . 1h 46m . English . 5.9/10

The Break-Up_

"…pick a side."

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.

Starring Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn, Joey Lauren Adams
Box Office $205.7M
5.9/10
Rating
$205.7M
Box Office
1h 46m
Runtime
2006
Year
BLOCKBUSTER
+296% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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…pick a side.

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.

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Box office
The Break-Up earned $205.7M worldwide on a $52.0M budget — a 296% return on investment.
Cast
Jennifer Aniston stars as Brooke Meyers in The Break-Up.
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Year context
The Break-Up was released 20 years ago in 2006.
The Break-Up is a Romance, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 46m.

BOX OFFICE

$52.0M
Budget
$205.7M
Revenue
+296%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict

STUDIOS (3)

Universal Pictures Mosaic Media Group Wild West Picture Show Productions

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (2,780 votes)
Popularity
3
Budget
$52,000,000
Box Office
$205,700,000
Profit
+$153,700,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Break-Up 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.
How long is The Break-Up?
The Break-Up has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who stars in The Break-Up?
The cast of The Break-Up includes Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn, Joey Lauren Adams, Ann-Margret, Jason Bateman.
How much did The Break-Up make at the box office?
The Break-Up earned $205,700,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $52,000,000.
What is the rating of The Break-Up?
The Break-Up has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 2,780 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Romance Comedy
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