My Best Friend's Girl

Name: My Best Friend's Girl
Director: Howard Deutch
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Released: 2008-01-01
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Dane Cook, Kate Hudson, Jason Biggs, Alec Baldwin, Lizzy Caplan

2008Dir. Howard Deutch1h 41m

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Runtime1h 41m

Released2008

Budget$20M

Box office$41.6M

DirectorHoward Deutch

About This Movie

So, 'My Best Friend's Girl' has this weird charm about it. Howard Deutch directs a very mid-2000s romantic comedy that’s both raunchy and sweet. You get a sense of this playful, albeit slightly chaotic vibe. Jason Biggs plays Dustin, who’s kind of a dope in love, and Dane Cook as Tank has this over-the-top swagger. The premise is a bit convoluted but funny in that awkward way. There's a solid supporting cast, too—Kate Hudson really brings a spark as Alexis, and her chemistry with both leads adds depth. The pacing feels like it captures that frantic energy of trying to win someone back, which I appreciated. It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s got its moments that let you chuckle and cringe simultaneously.

Released on DVD in 2008, Blu-ray later in 2010.Filmed in various locations around Boston.Runtime: 100 minutes; a standard for rom-coms of the era.Features a mix of practical effects and on-location shots.