How to Be Single

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How to Be Single

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2016

1h 50m

Romance

Comedy

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After four years of college, young Alice (Dakota Johnson) decides she needs a break from her long-term boyfriend Josh. Excited and ready for new challenges, the eager grad moves to New York to take a job as a paralegal. Helping her navigate her way through an unfamiliar city is Robin (Rebel Wilson), a fun-loving, wild co-worker who enjoys partying and one-night stands. With Robin as her freewheeling guide, Alice can now learn how to get free drinks, meet men and enjoy the single lifestyle.

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Critics Consensus

How to Be Single boasts the rough outline of a feminist rom-com, but too willingly indulges in the genre conventions it wants to subvert.

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

Nov 14, 2016

2/4

How to Be Single is over a half hour before it's over.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Aug 15, 2016

2.5/4

Wilson generates a number of heartfelt laughs, Johnson is a magnetically compelling lead and Mann is just plain spectacular, stealing every scene she's in with an effortlessness that's just plain super.

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

Jun 13, 2016

2/4

If only How to Be Single had the smarts to not just deliver twists on clichs, but avoid them altogether.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Apr 22, 2022

1.5/4

Feels more like a failed television pilot than a feature film.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Feb 3, 2021

3.5/5

As a statement on modern relationships it's muddled but it does deliver enough laughs and romance to make it a pleasing enough Valentine's Day diversion.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Dec 5, 2020

2/10

What a depressing assemblage of contemptible yet physically attractive people.

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Robert P

@Superbad 4 hrs ago

How To Be Single is a 2.5 star Movie so why is someone giving it a .5 star rating???

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thiago S

@Thiagostone Jun 22, 2026

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Thyaagu C

@Thyaagu May 23, 2026

Man, this was such an entertaining watch. A fun multiple POV take on relationships and dating with a surprisingly engaging cast dynamic. Was a really good timepass watch!

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Juanita W

@nitaalexis Mar 24, 2026

The last 15 minutes is the only part that somewhat relates to its title "How To Be Single" in any kind of way. The film is not relatable and the timeline has multiple time lapses that leave viewers confused. Rebel Wilson is the only reason it holds a decent level of consistent humor. I would never recommend it - terrible script. overall!

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Sofia T

@salsaferri Feb 26, 2026

this movie sucks!The plot it’s auwfull and Tom and Lucy aren’t endgame!They were the only resonable couple in that movie.Do not recommend

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Harland S

@Harley1 Dec 7, 2025

One word sums it up: vacuous

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Synopsis

After four years of college, young Alice (Dakota Johnson) decides she needs a break from her long-term boyfriend Josh. Excited and ready for new challenges, the eager grad moves to New York to take a job as a paralegal. Helping her navigate her way through an unfamiliar city is Robin (Rebel Wilson), a fun-loving, wild co-worker who enjoys partying and one-night stands. With Robin as her freewheeling guide, Alice can now learn how to get free drinks, meet men and enjoy the single lifestyle.

Director: Christian Ditter
Producer: John Rickard, Dana Fox
Screenwriter: Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein, Dana Fox
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), New Line Cinema, Wrigley Pictures, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, Flower Films (II)
Rating: R (Strong Language Throughout|Sexual Content)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 12, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 3, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $46.8M
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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