How to Be Single
A cynical New Yorker determined to avoid heartbreak throws herself into a whirlwind of parties, apps and self‑discovery, only to find that staying single in the city’s relentless romance scene may cost her more than she bargained for.
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Synopsis
New York City is home to many individuals seeking meaningful connections, and Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom, and David all share the challenge of navigating singleness in a world where the concept of love is constantly changing.
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A crew of 55+ credited
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Edited by Tia NolanShot by Christian ReinScored by Fil EislerDesigned by Steve Saklad
Box Office
2016 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 3.0× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$112.3M
US & Canada: $46.8M — 42% of worldwide · International: $65.5M (58%)
Opening weekend: $17.9M — 38% of its US run. Front-loaded — most of its money arrived opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $23.5M — 50% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 3,343 theaters
Also known as
- How to Be Singlede
- Célibataire, mode d'emploifr
- Single ma non troppoit
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Cast & Crew
55 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
33Vanessa Rubio
as David's Wife
Zani Jones Mbayise
as Phoebe
Brent Morin
as Lucy's Date
Kay Cannon
as Woman Giving Birth
Judith Lightfoot Clarke
as Josh's Mom
Patrick Boll
as Josh's Dad
Anna Eilinsfeld
as Bachelorette Brittany
Charlotte Kirk
as Bachelorette Tiffany
Angela Bellotte
as Kati
Kevin Yamada
as Alice's Boss
Richie Moriarty
as Co-Worker Stan
Paul Laudiero
as Co-Worker Law Office
Richard Bumper Walker
as Cafe Waiter
Ali Marsh
as Real Estate Broker
Patrick Clark
as Cute Guy in Cafe
Diana Oh
as Sign-in Lady
Eason Rytter
as Kid
Ella June Conroy
as Little Girl
Katrina Braxton
as Nurse
Kate Fahrner
as Postpartum Patient
Sipiwe Moyo
as Baby Store Customer
Genevieve Adams
as Cashier - Baby Store
Julia Mattison
as Makeup Sales Lady
Caroline Lowe
as Girl Next Door
Murf Meyer
as Guy in Underwear
Jonathan Braylock
as Cabbie
Dewitt Fleming Jr
as Roof Party Guest
Chloe Fontain
as Law Party Guest
Dana Fox
as Pregnant Bridget
Allan Greenberg
as Bill
Roy Koshy
as Banker
Anthony Triolo
as Banker
Tony Cheng
as Banker
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