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How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

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

2008-10-02 Comedy 1hr 50m

Sidney Young is a down-on-his-luck journalist. Thanks to a stint involving a pig and a glitzy awards ceremony, Sidney turns his fortunes around, attracting the attention of Clayton Harding, editor of New York-based glossy magazine 'Sharps', and landing the holy grail of journalism jobs. The Brit jets off to the Big Apple and moves from one blunder to the next.

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Sidney Young is a down-on-his-luck journalist. Thanks to a stint involving a pig and a glitzy awards ceremony, Sidney turns his fortunes around, attracting the attention of Clayton Harding, editor of New York-based glossy magazine 'Sharps', and landing the holy grail of journalism jobs. The Brit jets off to the Big Apple and moves from one blunder to the next.

  • Released
    2008-10-02
  • Revenue
    $17,286,299
  • Budget
    $27,000,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 50m
  • Genre
    Comedy, Romance, Drama
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    6.4
  • Production
    UK Film Council, Intandem Films, Number 9 Films, Aramid Entertainment, Lipsync Productions, Film4 Productions

Crew

Robert B. Weide
Director
Peter Straughan
Screenplay
Stephen Woolley
Producer

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Cast

Simon Pegg

Simon Pegg

Sidney Young
Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst

Alison Olsen
Danny Huston

Danny Huston

Lawrence Maddox
Megan Fox

Megan Fox

Sophie Maes
Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Clayton Harding
Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

Eleanor Johnson
Max Minghella

Max Minghella

Vincent Lepak
Jefferson Mays

Jefferson Mays

Bill Nathanson
Bill Paterson

Bill Paterson

Richard Young
Miriam Margolyes

Miriam Margolyes

Mrs. Kowalski
Kelan Pannell

Kelan Pannell

Young Sidney
Janette Scott

Janette Scott

Sidney's Mother
Kelly Jo Charge

Kelly Jo Charge

Apollo Awards Presenter
Christian Maier Smith

Christian Maier Smith

Apollo Awards Guest
Felicity Montagu

Felicity Montagu

Clipboard Nazi
John Lightbody

John Lightbody

Assistant Hotel Manager
Ian Bonar

Ian Bonar

Post Modern Review Staff
James Corden

James Corden

Post Modern Review Staff
Fenella Woolgar

Fenella Woolgar

Post Modern Review Staff
Chris O'Dowd

Chris O'Dowd

Post Modern Review Staff
Hugh Thompson

Hugh Thompson

Post Modern Review Staff
Emily Thorling

Emily Thorling

Post Modern Review Staff
Miquel Brown

Miquel Brown

Clayton's Assistant
Nathalie Cox

Nathalie Cox

Woman in Bar
Gillian King

Gillian King

Sharps Assistant
Hannah Waddingham

Hannah Waddingham

Elizabeth Maddox
Diana Kent

Diana Kent

Rachel Petkoff
Emily Denniston

Emily Denniston

Maddox's Assistant
Lisa McAllister

Lisa McAllister

Sophie Maes' Assistant
Julia West

Julia West

Mother Superior – Trailer
Brona C. Titley

Brona C. Titley

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Charles de Bromhead

Charles de Bromhead

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Jane Perry

Jane Perry

Mrs. Harding
Connie Wheeler

Connie Wheeler

Harding Child
Lara Edmunds

Lara Edmunds

Harding Child
Allen Lidkey

Allen Lidkey

July 4th Party Guest
Robert B. Weide

Robert B. Weide

July 4th Party Guest
Nathan Nolan

Nathan Nolan

July 4th Party Waiter
Andy Lucas

Andy Lucas

Wizard Dentist
Alexandra Aitken

Alexandra Aitken

Nightclub Girl
Sarah Mennell

Sarah Mennell

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Liat Baruch

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Eivind Karlsen

Eivind Karlsen

Couple on Blanket
Brian Austin Green

Brian Austin Green

Party Guest (uncredited)
Toni Collette

Toni Collette

Self (uncredited)
Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

Self (uncredited)
Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Self (uncredited)
Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet

Self (uncredited)
Edward Lemont

Edward Lemont

Sharps Magazine Receptionist (uncredited)
Dennis Jay Funny

Dennis Jay Funny

Office Lobby Concierge (uncredited)
Elli

Elli

Newsstand Vendor (uncredited)
Jemma Bolt

Jemma Bolt

Sharps Girl (uncredited)
Forbes KB

Forbes KB

Hotel Security (uncredited)
James Schram

James Schram

Doorman / Bouncer (uncredited)
Mitchell Green

Mitchell Green

Bouncer (uncredited)
Cris Blanco

Cris Blanco

Night Club Patron / Party Goer (uncredited)
Giada Dobrzenska

Giada Dobrzenska

Fashion Party Girl (uncredited)
Oliver Martin

Oliver Martin

Maddox's Friend at Party (uncredited)
Davide Petrucci

Davide Petrucci

Guest at Party (uncredited)
Ashton Swinford

Ashton Swinford

Glamorati (uncredited)
Thor Knai

Thor Knai

Sharps Party Celebrity (uncredited)
Debbie Attwell

Debbie Attwell

Red Carpet Fan (uncredited)
Robert Stone

Robert Stone

BAFTA Security (uncredited)
Michael Berendt

Michael Berendt

Award Winner (uncredited)

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A Review by Ruuz 4

Written by Ruuz on 2018-03-11

I think Simon Pegg is probably better served as a comedic actor in his native British movies, he's proven himself in that field time and tim... read more

I think Simon Pegg is probably better served as a comedic actor in his native British movies, he's proven himself in that field time and time again, but when it comes to things like _How to Lose Friends & Alienate People_ he is never given the opportunity to shine, and it's the lacklustre, derivative movies themselves (like this one) that are to blame. Also, he starts this movie already alienated and he doesn't have any friends, so the title is like??? _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._

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A Review by Gimly

I think Simon Pegg is probably better served as a comedic actor in his native British movies, he's proven himself in that field time and time again, but when it comes to things like _How to Lose Friends & Alienate People_ he is never given ...

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A Review by Ruuz 4

Written by Ruuz on 2018-03-11

I think Simon Pegg is probably better served as a comedic actor in his native British movies, he's proven himself in that field time and time again, but when it comes to things like _How to Lose Frien...

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