The Break-Up (2006)
A couple's bitter, darkly-comic breakup becomes a hilarious war of attrition inside their shared condo.
Pushed to the breaking-up point after their latest 'why can't you do this one little thing for me?' argument, Brooke calls it quits with her boyfriend Gary. What follows is a hilarious series of remedies, war tactics, overtures and undermining tricks – all encouraged by the former couple's friends and confidantes …and the occasional total stranger! When neither ex is willing to move out of their shared apartment, the only solution is to continue living as hostile roommates until one of them reaches breaking point.
How intense is The Break-Up?
The Break-Up has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry and broad. Rated PG-13.
What The Break-Up feels like
- Tone
- darkly comiccampy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, broad and big
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watch
Where to stream The Break-Up
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Break-Up for you?
Is The Break-Up scary?
No. The Break-Up is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Break-Up gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Break-Up sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Break-Up OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Break-Up?
The Break-Up runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream The Break-Up?
The Break-Up is streaming on Starz.
Does The Break-Up have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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