How to Be Single
2016, English. Directed by Christian Ditter.
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New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, and what Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 3,421 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch How to Be Single
How to Be Single is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 February 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Marc Silverstein, Abby Kohn, Dana Fox
- Budget
- $38M
- Box office
- $112M
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What How to Be Single is based on
How to Be Single is based on How to Be Single, a 2008 novel by Liz Tuccillo.
Novel · 2008
How to Be Single
By Liz Tuccillo
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How to Be Single: quick answers
Is How to Be Single worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 3,421 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is How to Be Single?
How to Be Single runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does How to Be Single have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for How to Be Single. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
How to Be Single parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
How to Be Single is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is How to Be Single on?
How to Be Single is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like How to Be Single?
If you liked How to Be Single, try One Night Only, The Lonely Guy, My Sassy Girl.
Who directed How to Be Single?
How to Be Single (2016) was directed by Christian Ditter and stars Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann.
What is How to Be Single based on?
How to Be Single is based on How to Be Single, a 2008 novel by Liz Tuccillo.