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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Donald Petrie · Film · 2003
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Carter Bays · Series · 2005
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Tom Hertz · Series · 2007
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Darren Star · Series · 1998
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Marta Kauffman · Series · 1994
Shares 2 threads with How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days: Workplace Comedy, Rom-Com.
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Alex Cooper · Podcast · 2026
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Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett · Podcast · 2026
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Common questions
Is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days a romantic comedy?
Yes, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is a comedy film directed by Donald Petrie. The plot centers on a battle of wills between two characters who both have ten days to achieve competing romantic goals, resulting in a story filled with sex, lies, and fireworks.
What is the main conflict in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days?
The central conflict in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days involves a bet where Andie needs to prove she can dump a guy in ten days, while Ben needs to prove he can win a girl in the same timeframe, leading to a race against the clock.
Who directed the 2003 film How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days?
The 2003 film How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days was directed by Donald Petrie. The movie follows the story of two individuals attempting to manipulate a romantic outcome within a ten-day period to prove their respective points to others.
How long do the characters have to complete their goals in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days?
In How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, both main characters have exactly ten days to complete their respective challenges. Andie attempts to dump a guy, while Ben attempts to win a girl, creating a battle of wills as the clock ticks down.