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Breakin' All the Rules

PG-1319881h 25mDaniel Taplitz

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"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.

ComedyRomance
Ex-girlfriendRomcomAdviceDatingFalling In LoveBreak-upModelDogGold DiggerBest Selling Author

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What is Breakin' All the Rules (1988) about?

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.

Who stars in Breakin' All the Rules?

Breakin' All the Rules stars Jamie Foxx (Quincy Watson), Morris Chestnut (Evan), Gabrielle Union (Nikki), Peter MacNicol (Philip Gascon), Jennifer Esposito (Rita Monroe). The film was directed by Daniel Taplitz.

How long is Breakin' All the Rules?

Breakin' All the Rules has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated PG-13.

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