How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003): An advice columnist, Andie Anderson (Kate Hudson), tries pushing the boundaries of what she can write about in her new piece about how to get a man to leave you in 10 days. Her editor, Lana, loves it, and Andie goes off to find a man she can use for the experiment. Enter executive Ben Berry (Matthew McConaughey), who is so confident in his romantic prowess that he thinks he can make any woman fall in love with him in 10 days. When Andie and Ben meet, their plans backfire.
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| Song | Artist | Length | Lyrics |
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| Somebody Like You (Radio Remix) | Keith Urban | 3:51 | Lyrics |
| Good Day | Luce | 4:06 | Lyrics |
| Feels Like Home | Chantal Kreviazuk | 4:41 | Lyrics |
| Who Do You Love | George Thorogood & The Destroyers | 4:21 | Lyrics |
| Let's Stay Together | Al Green | 3:15 | Lyrics |
| Follow You Down | Gin Blossoms | 4:29 | Lyrics |
| You're So Vain | Carly Simon | 4:18 | Lyrics |
| Kiss Me | Sixpence None The Richer | 3:19 | Lyrics |
| L-O-V-E | Fisher | 2:37 | Lyrics |
| Catch Me If You Can | The Beu Sisters | 3:35 | Lyrics |
| Weight Of The World | Chantal Kreviazuk | 3:34 | Lyrics |
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Awards & Nominations
| Awards | Year | Recipient | Category | Result |
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| BMI Film & TV Awards | 2003 | David Newman | BMI Film Music Award | Winner |
| MTV Movie + TV Awards | 2003 | Kate Hudson | Best Female Performance | Nominee |
| Teen Choice Awards | 2003 | Kate Hudson | Choice Movie Actress - Comedy | Nominee |
| Teen Choice Awards | 2003 | Kate Hudson | Choice Movie Hissy Fit | Nominee |
| Teen Choice Awards | 2003 | Kate Hudson | Choice Movie Liar | Nominee |
| Teen Choice Awards | 2003 | Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey | Choice Movie Liplock | Nominee |
| Teen Choice Awards | 2003 | Matthew McConaughey | Choice Movie Liar | Nominee |
| Teen Choice Awards | 2003 | Michael Michele | Choice Movie Villain | Nominee |
Details & Storyline
- Taglines
- One of them is lying. So is the other.
- Release Date02/07/2003
- Certificates
- Budget$50,000,000
- Opening Weekend USA$23,774,850
- Gross USA$105,813,373
- Cumulative Worldwide Gross$177,503,042
- Filming Locations
- Studio City Toronto - 915 Lake Shore Boulevard E, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Filming Dates
- 06/17/2002 -
- Production Companies
- Distributors
- Runtime1 hour 56 minutes
- Sound Mix
- Color
- Aspect Ratio
- 1.85 : 1
- Camera
- Panavision Cameras and Lenses
- Negative Format
- 35 mm
- Printed Film Format
- 35 mm
- IMDb Rating6.5
- External Reviews
- User Reviews
- Trivia
- Much of the scene where Andie crashes Ben's "boys night" was improvised. Kate Hudson had the idea to toss the platter of veggies at the guys seated at the poker table. Donald Petrie, the director, knew she was going to do this but the actors in the scene were truly surprised.
- Quotes
- Andie: You can't lose something you never had.
- References
Listed on theater marquee.
Roman Holiday (1953)
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961): At the gala, thrown to promote the diamond industry, you hear the song "Moon River" in the background. This song was composed by Henry Mancini for the film Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) --- Tiffany's, of course, is a prominent NYC jeweler.
The Exorcist (1973): In the kitchen, Ben exclaims: "Guys, you were here! Did you just witness the one-woman homage to the Exorcist? You saw it!"
Rocky (1976)
Moonraker (1979): When Ben and Andie meet in the bar, their first conversation is based on one featured in Moonraker (1979).
WarGames (1983): While sunning on the rooftop, Andie says: "...its not going to crack this guy, I mean this is DEFCON 5..."
Krull (1983): Pet name.
Mystic Pizza (1988) : Listed on theater marquee.
Say Anything (1989): Poster at chick flick fest.
Fried Green Tomatoes (1991): Listed on theater marquee.
Babylon 5 (TV Series 1993–1998)
Sleepless in Seattle (1993): Listed on theater marquee and characters watch it.
Glitter (2001): Mentioned in office while brainstorming ideas for a diamond campaign.
The Powerpuff Girls Movie (2002): Seen on bus advert.
- Featured in
Family Guy The Former Life of Brian (TV Episode 2008): How to Lose a Guy in 10 Seconds starring Stewie Griffin.
Scrubs My Jerks (TV Episode 2009): Referenced in dialogue.
Greek Legacy (TV Episode 2011): Rebecca asks Dale if he remembers a bad Matthew McConaughey movie and he lists this as one.
Neighbours Episode #1.6477 (TV Episode 2012): Tash & Ed deciding what DVD to watch
The Mindy Project How to Lose a Mom in Ten Days (TV Episode 2014): Title reference.
Scream Queens Haunted House (TV Episode 2015): For Halloween, Grace and Pete dress as Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey's characters from the film.
Studio C Episode #6.12 (TV Episode 2016): Referenced in the mad scientist sketch.
The Misunderstanding (Video 2016): Title is referenced.
Tvoje tvár má známý hlas Episode #3.7 (TV Episode 2017): Mentioned by Ondrej Sokol.
iZombie Brainless in Seattle, Part 2 (TV Episode 2018): Chapter title: How To Find A Guy In Tim Daze.
Vdud Sergey Burunov (TV Episode 2018): Mentioned by Sergey Burunov.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend I'm Almost Over You (TV Episode 2019): One of Nathaniel's movie rentals.
Too Hot to Handle The Bryce Isn't Right (TV Episode 2020): The narrator says, How to Lose a Girl in 10 Seconds.
Solar Opposites The P.A.T.R.I.C.I.A. Device (TV Episode 2020): Poster in the manc ave.
The Last Blockbuster (2020): DVD case is shown.
Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens Stop! Nora Time (TV Episode 2021): The poster and DVD case are seen in video store window.
Sex Education Episode 1 (TV Episode 2021): Jean suggests the movie as possibility for movie night.
Emily in Paris How to Lose a Designer in 10 Days (TV Episode 2022): Title reference.
Invalid (2023): VHS cover in videostore.
Yellowjackets Two Truths and a Lie (TV Episode 2023): Two different DVD prints are visibly seen in While You Were Streaming.
Leave the World Behind (2023): DVD is shown at home at the end.
- Spoofs
Date Movie (2006): Grant's article is called 'How to Lose a Girl in 10 Days.'
The Simpsons The Real Housewives of Fat Tony (TV Episode 2011): During the couch gag, the video "How to Lose a Guy in 50 Years" is seen on the shelf.
