How to Be Single
“Welcome to the party.”
New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, and what Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love.
Where to watch How to Be Single in United States
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Where is How to Be Single streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About How to Be Single
How to Be Single is a 2016 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Christian Ditter. The cast is led by Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 3400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
How to Be Single was produced by New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Flower Films and made in United States of America. It was released on February 8, 2016, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $38 million, it went on to gross $112 million worldwide.
- Director
- Christian Ditter
- Writers
- Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein, Dana Fox
- Release date
- February 8, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $38 million
- Box office
- $112 million
- Production
- New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Flower Films
How to Be Single cast & crew
How to Be Single was directed by Christian Ditter and written by Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein, and Dana Fox.
The cast features Dakota Johnson as Alice Kepley, Rebel Wilson as Robin, Leslie Mann as Meg, Alison Brie as Lucy, Damon Wayans Jr. as David, and Anders Holm as Tom.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fil Eisler, cinematography is by Christian Rein, and it was produced by Dana Fox and Michael Disco.
Is How to Be Single worth watching?
How to Be Single holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 3,361 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, How to Be Single is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch How to Be Single
How to Be Single isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of How to Be Single
Dakota Johnson
Alice Kepley
Rebel Wilson
Robin
Leslie Mann
Meg
Alison Brie
Lucy
Damon Wayans Jr.
David
Anders Holm
Tom
Nicholas Braun
Josh
Jake Lacy
Ken
Jason Mantzoukas
George
Colin Jost
Paul
Mickey Gooch Jr.
Robin's Date
Sarah Ramos
Michelle
How to Be Single — FAQs
▸Where can I watch How to Be Single in United States?
How to Be Single is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is How to Be Single in?
How to Be Single is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is How to Be Single?
How to Be Single runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is How to Be Single rated?
How to Be Single is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 3,361 ratings.
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