Synopsis
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.
The Break-Up (2006) is a 1h 46min romance feature film by Peyton Reed. Pushed to the breaking-up point after their latest 'why can't you do this one little thing for me?' argument, Brooke...
Key facts
Cast
Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston, Joey Lauren Adams, Cole Hauser, Jon Favreau, Jason Bateman, Judy Davis, Justin Long
Original language
English
First release
June 1, 2006 (Puerto Rico)
Production companies
Wild West Picture Show Productions, Universal Pictures
Setting
Chicago
Filming locations
Chicago
Crew
Screenplay
Jay Lavender, Jeremy Garelick
Producer
Scott Stuber, Vince Vaughn
Cinematography
Eric Alan Edwards
Editing
Dan Lebental, David Rosenbloom
Music
Jon Brion
Trailer
Stills
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Titles
| Original title | The Break-Up | |
| Québec French title | La Rupture |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Puerto Rico | June 1, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Canada | June 2, 2006 |
| Theatrical | United States | June 2, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Australia | June 6, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | June 15, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Russia | June 15, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | June 16, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | June 21, 2006 |
| Theatrical | France | June 21, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Greece | June 22, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | June 29, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | June 29, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | July 6, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | July 7, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | July 14, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | July 14, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | July 20, 2006 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | July 21, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | July 21, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Romania | July 21, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | July 26, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Israel | July 27, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | July 28, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | August 3, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Finland | August 4, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | August 4, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Panama | August 4, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Poland | August 4, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | August 4, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Germany | August 10, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Austria | August 11, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | August 11, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Venezuela | August 11, 2006 |
| Theatrical | KW | August 16, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | August 17, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Slovenia | August 17, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | August 24, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | August 25, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | August 25, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Egypt | September 6, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Spain | September 15, 2006 |
| Theatrical | Italy | September 22, 2006 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | March 22, 2007 |
| Classification | Germany | 6 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 12A |
| Classification | United States | PG-13 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | October 17, 2006 |
| Home video | Japan | March 15, 2007 |
| Home video | United States | June 3, 2014 |
Full credits
| Director | Peyton Reed |
| Cast | Vince Vaughn (Gary Grobowski), Jennifer Aniston (Brooke Meyers), Joey Lauren Adams (Addie), Cole Hauser (Lupus Grobowski), Jon Favreau (Johnny O), Jason Bateman (Riggleman), Judy Davis (Marilyn Dean), Justin Long (Christopher), Ivan Sergei (Carson Wigham), John Michael Higgins (Richard Meyers), Ann-Margret (Wendy Meyers), Vernon Vaughn (Howard Meyers), Vincent D'Onofrio (Dennis Grobowski), Elaine Robinson (Carol Grobowski), Jane Alderman (Mrs. Grobowski), Jacqueline Williams (Shondra), Peter Billingsley (Andrew), Jane Hu (Diane), Rebecca Spence (Jen), Mary-Pat Green (Mischa), Keir O'Donnell (Date (Paul)), Geoff Stults (Date (Mike)), Tiffany L. Addison (Waitress), Jessica Vilchis (Hot Girl), Lisa Pace (Hot Girl), Samantha Albert (Debbie), Susan Messing (Tourist), Wayne A. Brown (Tourist), Maynard Love (Tourist), William Dick (Waiter), Jenna Hurt (Poker Girl), Jessica Stramer (Poker Girl), Ashley Giancola (Poker Girl), Lanae Sahs (Poker Girl), Sharon Vaughn (Boat Tourist), Nydia Rodriguez Terracina (Boat Tourist), Phil Ridarelli (Boat Tourist), Rhett Miller (Old 97's), Murry Hammond (Old 97's), Ken Bethea (Old 97's), Philip Peeples (Old 97's), Gunnar Madsen (Tone Ranger), Karl Solis (Tone Ranger), Michael Winther (Tone Ranger), Eric Bradley (Tone Ranger), Paul Peterson (Tone Ranger), Sean P. Gorecki (Tone Ranger), Eduardo N. Martinez (Hot Dog Vendor), Chuck Stubbings (Country Clubber), Ryan Cowhey (Andrew Jr.), Megan Klein (Sally), Trisha Vargo (Riv Bartender), Julia Neary (Riv Ticket Taker), Linda Cohn (ESPN Sportscaster (voice)), Zack Shada (Mad Dawg Killa), Arden Cho (VIP Party Guest (uncredited)), Mercedes Mason (Goblet Girl (uncredited)), Jennifer A. Goodman (Cubs Fan (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Jay Lavender, Jeremy Garelick |
| Story | Jay Lavender, Jeremy Garelick, Vince Vaughn |
| Producer | Scott Stuber, Vince Vaughn |
| Executive producer | Peter Billingsley, Stuart M. Besser |
| Cinematography | Eric Alan Edwards |
| Editing | Dan Lebental, David Rosenbloom |
| Music | Jon Brion |
| Production design | Andrew Laws |
| Visual effects | Thomas J. Smith |
| Sound | Cameron Frankley |
| Costumes | Carol Oditz, Clare Hallworth |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
