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How to Lose Friends & Alienate People 2008

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

Status
Released
Runtime
110 minutes
Director
Robert B. Weide
Networks
UK Film Council, Intandem Films, Number 9 Films
★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 R ComedyRomanceDrama Released
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What is How to Lose Friends & Alienate People?

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance, Drama.

Type
Film
Year
2008
Status
Released
Runtime
110 minutes
Release date
Oct 2, 2008
Studios
UK Film Council, Intandem Films, Number 9 Films
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.0/10
Episode runtime
~110 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
UK Film Council, Intandem Films, Number 9 Films

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How to Lose Friends & Alienate People is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance, Drama. Produced and broadcast by UK Film Council, Intandem Films, Number 9 Films. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A struggling British journalist stumbles through New York’s glossy media world.”

Reasons to watch
  • Sharp humor about media culture
  • Charismatic lead navigating New York
  • Blend of comedy, romance, and drama
Keep in mind
  • Highly fictionalized, not true to source material
  • Some jokes may feel dated

Watch it if you enjoy witty fish‑out‑of‑water comedies about ambitious journalists.

The film contains adult humor and situational comedy, suitable for mature audiences.

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What does Sidney Young do for a living?

Sidney Young is a journalist who struggles to find success.

Where is the story primarily set?

The narrative moves from Britain to New York City.

What genres describe the film?

It is classified as a comedy, romance, and drama.

Is the film a faithful adaptation of its source?

The movie is a highly fictionalized account, differing greatly from the original work.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is about one hour and fifty minutes.

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