How to Lose Friends & Alienate People 2008
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SplatSidney 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Sidney Young
as Alison Olsen
as Lawrence Maddox
as Sophie Maes
as Clayton Harding
as Eleanor Johnson
as Vincent Lepak
as Bill Nathanson
as Richard Young
as Mrs. Kowalski
Director:
Writer:
Peter Straughan, Toby Young
Stars:
Simon Pegg, Kirsten Dunst, Danny Huston, Megan Fox, Jeff Bridges, Gillian Anderson, Max Minghella, Jefferson Mays, Bill Paterson, Miriam Margolyes,
Genres:
Comedy,Romance,Drama
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
110 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Sidney Young
as Alison Olsen
as Lawrence Maddox
as Sophie Maes
as Clayton Harding
as Eleanor Johnson
as Vincent Lepak
as Bill Nathanson
as Richard Young
as Mrs. Kowalski
as Young Sidney
as Sidney's Mother
as Apollo Awards Presenter
as Apollo Awards Guest
as PR Woman
as Clipboard Nazi
as Self
as Assistant Hotel Manager
as Post Modern Review Staff
as Post Modern Review Staff
as Post Modern Review Staff
as Post Modern Review Staff
as Post Modern Review Staff
as Post Modern Review Staff
as Clayton's Assistant
as Woman in Bar
as Barman
as Bobbie
as Sharps Assistant
as Ingrid
as Anna
as Elizabeth Maddox
as Rachel Petkoff
as Maddox's Assistant
as Vicky
as Sophie Maes' Assistant
as Mother Superior – Trailer
as Nun – Trailer
as Young Priest – Trailer
as Mrs. Harding
as Harding Child
as Harding Child
as July 4th Party Guest
as July 4th Party Guest
as July 4th Party Waiter
as Wizard Dentist
as Nightclub Girl
as Flight Desk Attendant
as Couple on Blanket
as Couple on Blanket
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Self (uncredited)
as Self (uncredited)
as Self (uncredited)
as Self (uncredited)
as Sharps Magazine Receptionist (uncredited)
as Office Lobby Concierge (uncredited)
as Newsstand Vendor (uncredited)
as Sharps Girl (uncredited)
as Hotel Security (uncredited)
as Doorman / Bouncer (uncredited)
as Bouncer (uncredited)
as Night Club Patron / Party Goer (uncredited)
as Fashion Party Girl (uncredited)
as Maddox's Friend at Party (uncredited)
as Guest at Party (uncredited)
as Glamorati (uncredited)
as Sharps Party Celebrity (uncredited)
as Red Carpet Fan (uncredited)
as BAFTA Security (uncredited)
as Award Winner (uncredited)
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