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How to Be Single (2016) runs 1 h 50 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.3 from 3,417 TMDB members. New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, and what Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love.

Runtime
1 h 50 min — ends 9:50 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Released
February 8, 2016
TMDB rating
6.3 / 10 from 3,417 votes
Director
Christian Ditter
Starring
Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann, Alison Brie
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Romance hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is How to Be Single?
How to Be Single is 1 h 50 min long (110 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:50 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is How to Be Single rated?
How to Be Single is rated R in the US.
Is How to Be Single a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Romance hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream How to Be Single?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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