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How to Be Single

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How to Be Single is a 2016 romantic comedy film centering on a group of young women living in New York City. The story explores diverse perspectives on navigating singledom within the city’s social landscape. Dakota Johnson leads an ensemble cast including Rebel Wilson and others, based on Liz Tuccillo's novel.

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Is How to Be Single based on a book?

Yes, it's adapted from Liz Tuccillo's 2008 novel of the same name. Tuccillo was a writer on Sex and the City, which explains the film's similarly observational take on single life in a big city.

Who stars in How to Be Single?

The 2016 ensemble is led by Dakota Johnson, with Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann, Alison Brie, and Damon Wayans Jr. in supporting roles. Wilson plays the scene-stealing wild-card friend to Johnson's newly single Alice.

Where is How to Be Single set and what's it about?

It's set in New York City and follows Alice, played by Dakota Johnson, as she navigates life after a breakup alongside friends making very different choices about love. The story deliberately contrasts multiple women's approaches to being single rather than centering one romance.

When did How to Be Single come out and did it do well?

It was released in February 2016, timed to Valentine's Day weekend, and directed by Christian Ditter. It was a solid commercial hit, grossing over $100 million worldwide against a modest budget.

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