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Breakin' All the Rules

2004, English. Directed by Daniel Taplitz.

When it comes to getting dumped... he wrote the book.

After being dumped by his model girlfriend, aspiring writer Quincy Watson quits his job and is inspired to pen the ultimate how-to book on breaking up. When it becomes a smash bestseller, he starts giving his player cousin, Evan, choice tips on how to win the battle of the sexes. But when Evan's beautiful girlfriend Nikki gets wind of the plan, it's these players that end up getting played.

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Runtime
1h 25m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.0/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Breakin' All the Rules isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
14 May 2004
Country
United States of America
Written by
Daniel Taplitz
Budget
$10M
Box office
$13M
ex-girlfriendromcomadvicedatingfalling in lovebreak-upmodeldoggold diggerbest selling authorbattle of the sexescousin relationshipgame playingblack cinema

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Is Breakin' All the Rules worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Breakin' All the Rules?

Breakin' All the Rules runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).

Does Breakin' All the Rules have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Breakin' All the Rules. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Breakin' All the Rules parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Breakin' All the Rules is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Breakin' All the Rules on?

Breakin' All the Rules isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like Breakin' All the Rules?

If you liked Breakin' All the Rules, try How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Chasing Papi, Relationship Goals.

Who directed Breakin' All the Rules?

Breakin' All the Rules (2004) was directed by Daniel Taplitz and stars Jamie Foxx, Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union.

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