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How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

He's across the pond, and out of his depth.

Sidney Young is a down-on-his-luck journalist. Thanks to a stint involving a pig and a glitzy awards ceremony, Sidney turns his fortunes around, attracting the attention of Clayton Harding, editor of New York-based glossy magazine 'Sharps', and landing the holy grail of journalism jobs. The Brit jets off to the Big Apple and moves from one blunder to the next.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
  • Release Date: 2008-10-02
  • Runtime: 110 minutes
  • Rating: 6/10 (794 votes)
  • Budget: $28,000,000
  • Revenue: $17,286,299
  • Production Companies: UK Film Council, Intandem Films, Number 9 Films, Aramid Entertainment, Lipsync Productions, Film4 Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.6144
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Simon Pegg

Simon Pegg

as Sidney Young

Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst

as Alison Olsen

Danny Huston

Danny Huston

as Lawrence Maddox

Megan Fox

Megan Fox

as Sophie Maes

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

as Clayton Harding

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

as Eleanor Johnson

Max Minghella

Max Minghella

as Vincent Lepak

Jefferson Mays

Jefferson Mays

as Bill Nathanson

Bill Paterson

Bill Paterson

as Richard Young

Miriam Margolyes

Miriam Margolyes

as Mrs. Kowalski

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Trailers & Clips

Meeting Sophie Maes

TV Spot

Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

new york cityjournalistfailuremagazinebased on memoir or autobiographystarletbritish mancult of celebrityawards showcelebrity worshipworkplace romancecelebrity interviewin crowd

Frequently Asked Questions

What is How to Lose Friends & Alienate People?

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People is a Comedy, Romance, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2008-10-02.

Who are the main actors in How to Lose Friends & Alienate People?

The main cast includes Simon Pegg, Kirsten Dunst, Danny Huston, Megan Fox, Jeff Bridges, .

Where can I watch How to Lose Friends & Alienate People online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if How to Lose Friends & Alienate People is available.

Is How to Lose Friends & Alienate People based on a true story?

He's across the pond, and out of his depth.

What is the IMDb rating of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People?

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 794 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People?

The movie had a production budget of $28,000,000 and earned $17,286,299 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for How to Lose Friends & Alienate People?

The soundtrack was composed by UK Film Council, Intandem Films, Number 9 Films, Aramid Entertainment, Lipsync Productions, Film4 Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was How to Lose Friends & Alienate People filmed?

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is How to Lose Friends & Alienate People?

The total runtime of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People is 110 minutes.

Is How to Lose Friends & Alienate People suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to How to Lose Friends & Alienate People?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to How to Lose Friends & Alienate People.

Does How to Lose Friends & Alienate People have a post-credit scene?

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