The Break-Up (2006) movie poster
Seen it?

The Break-Up

Movie·2006·Romance, Comedy·1h 46m·5.9 (2,839)·Directed by Peyton Reed

Streaming on (US) Starz Apple TV ChannelSee all

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.

Castfull cast & details

Jennifer AnistonJennifer AnistonBrooke MeyersVince VaughnVince VaughnGary GrobowskiJoey Lauren AdamsJoey Lauren AdamsAddieAnn-MargretAnn-MargretWendy MeyersJason BatemanJason BatemanRigglemanJudy DavisJudy DavisMarilyn DeanVincent D'OnofrioVincent D'OnofrioDennis GrobowskiJon FavreauJon FavreauJohnny O

Movies like The Break-Up all similar movies

The closest matches on shared genres, ranked by match strength and rating.

  1. 01Comedy·Romance·DramaDilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge1995Streaming on NetflixRaj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI.8.5
  2. 02Comedy·Romance·DramaForrest Gump1994Streaming on Paramount Plus PremiumA man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do.8.5
  3. 03Comedy·Romance·DramaModern Times1936Streaming on Amazon Prime VideoA bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experience and habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time...8.3
  4. 04Comedy·Romance·DramaCity Lights1931Streaming on Amazon Prime VideoA tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl.8.3
  5. 05Comedy·Romance·DramaThe Apartment1960Streaming on Amazon Prime VideoBud Baxter is a minor clerk in a huge New York insurance company, until he discovers a quick way to climb the corporate ladder.8.2
  6. 06Comedy·RomanceSingin' in the Rain1952Streaming on HBO MaxIn 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his paranoid screen partner struggle to make the difficult transition to talking pictures.8.1

Head-to-head all matchups

The Break-Up against its closest rivals — ratings, votes, runtime and where to stream, side by side.

The Break-Up vs Dilwale Dulhania Le JayengeSide by sideThe Break-Up vs Forrest GumpSide by sideThe Break-Up vs Modern TimesSide by side

Keep exploring top movies

MatchupCompare with another movie

Two films' ratings, runtimes and streaming, side by side.

GenreBest romance films & shows

The top of the romance pile, across both mediums.

GenreBest comedy films & shows

The top of the comedy pile, across both mediums.

PickerSpin a Starz Apple TV Channel movie

Random great pick from the same service you already pay for.