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title: "How to Stop Being a Loser"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/how-to-stop-being-a-loser-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 89481
imdb_id: "tt1727506"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 16
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# How to Stop Being a Loser (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/how-to-stop-being-a-loser-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: How to Stop Being a Loser.
Year: 2011.
Genre: British independent comedy film.
Release Date: 18 November 2011 (United Kingdom).
Runtime: 1h 49m.
Cast: Billy Murray, Gemma Atkinson, Richard E. Grant, Simon Phillips, and Colin Salmon.
Plot: James is useless with women. His luck changes under the tutelage of pick-up artist Ampersand. As James learns the art of seduction, he begins to wonder about Ampersand's intentions and questions what would truly make him happy in life.
"How to Stop Being a Loser" is a 2011 British independent comedy film. (Non-spoiler)
The film was released in the United Kingdom on 18 November 2011.
It has a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dominic Burns

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Simon Phillips** as *James*
- **Craig Conway** as *Ampersand*
- **Gemma Atkinson** as *Hannah*
- **Stephanie Leonidas** as *Patch*
- **Billy Murray** as *Dr. Leaner*
- **Martin Kemp** as *Zeus*
- **Richard E. Grant** as *Ian*
- **Keeley Hazell** as *Kirsty*
- **Nicola Posener** as *Emma*
- **Martin Compston** as *Adam*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch How to Stop Being a Loser online?
How to Stop Being a Loser is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Fawesome, Apple TV Store, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is How to Stop Being a Loser worth watching?
How to Stop Being a Loser holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 16 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie How to Stop Being a Loser and when was it released?
How to Stop Being a Loser is a feature film with a runtime of 109 minutes. It was released in 2011. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed How to Stop Being a Loser?
How to Stop Being a Loser was directed by Dominic Burns.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [How to Stop Being a Loser — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/89481)
- [How to Stop Being a Loser - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Stop_Being_a_Loser)
- [How to Stop Being a Loser (2011) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/89481-how-to-stop-being-a-loser/cast)
- [12 Canceled Comic Book Movies We're Glad Were Never Made](https://www.slashfilm.com/)

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