How to Be Single
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.
Critics Sentiment
Alice explores Grand Canyon alone for New Year sunrise
Robin invites all Alice's exes to her birthday party
The film recovers from its most contrived moment at the birthday party chaos (5.4) to deliver a widely praised unconventional ending (7.5) that emphasizes self-discovery.
How to Be Single maintains modest but consistent entertainment value throughout most of its runtime, with reviewers appreciating its realistic take on modern dating despite familiar rom-com elements. The film stumbles during forced dramatic moments but recovers with strong performances, particularly from Rebel Wilson and Leslie Mann. Critics especially praised the unconventional ending that delivers on the film's promise of celebrating singlehood rather than defaulting to romantic resolution.
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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
Vanessa Rubio
David's Wife
Zani Jones Mbayise
Phoebe
Brent Morin
Lucy's Date
Kay Cannon
Woman Giving Birth
Judith Lightfoot Clarke
Josh's Mom
Patrick Boll
Josh's Dad
Anna Eilinsfeld
Bachelorette Brittany
Charlotte Kirk
Bachelorette Tiffany
Crew
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