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How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

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

★ 6.0 / 10 (880 votes)October 2, 2008110 minEN
ComedyRomanceDrama

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 facts

Release dateOctober 2, 2008
StatusReleased
Runtime110 min
Rating★ 6.0 / 10
Certification—
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom
Budget$28,000,000
Revenue$17,286,299
ProductionUK Film Council, Intandem Films, Number 9 Films, Aramid Entertainment, Lipsync Productions, Film4 Productions
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Crew

Director

Robert B. Weide

Writers

Peter Straughan

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Cast

Simon PeggSimon PeggSidney Young
Kirsten DunstKirsten DunstAlison Olsen
Danny HustonDanny HustonLawrence Maddox
Megan FoxMegan FoxSophie Maes
Jeff BridgesJeff BridgesClayton Harding
Gillian AndersonGillian AndersonEleanor Johnson
Max MinghellaMax MinghellaVincent Lepak
Jefferson MaysJefferson MaysBill Nathanson
Bill PatersonBill PatersonRichard Young
Miriam MargolyesMiriam MargolyesMrs. Kowalski
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Kelan PannellYoung Sidney
Janette ScottJanette ScottSidney's Mother
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