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Why people love it

How to Be Single works as a comedy movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The comedy and romance blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 50m · ★ 6.3

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  1. 96match

    1.Enchanted (2007)

    ★ 6.8 · Comedy · Family · Fantasy · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Be Single clicked for you, Enchanted (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  2. 94match

    2.Manhattan (1979)

    ★ 7.7 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Be Single clicked for you, Manhattan (1979) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    + Save for later
  3. 92match

    3.What's Your Number? (2011)

    ★ 6.5 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Be Single clicked for you, What's Your Number? (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
  4. 90match

    4.Two Night Stand (2014)

    ★ 6.4 · Romance · Comedy · 1h 26m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Be Single clicked for you, Two Night Stand (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
  5. 88match

    5.Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)

    ★ 6.7 · Comedy · Crime · Drama · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Be Single clicked for you, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    + Save for later
  6. 86match

    6.Someone Great (2019)

    ★ 6.4 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Be Single clicked for you, Someone Great (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.Something Borrowed (2011)

    ★ 6.2 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Be Single clicked for you, Something Borrowed (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    8.Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025)

    ★ 6.4 · Romance · Comedy · Drama · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Be Single clicked for you, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Peacock Premium
    • Peacock Premium Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • FlixFling(Rent)
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    9.Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

    ★ 7.5 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 3h 7m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Be Single clicked for you, Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    10.My Sassy Girl (2008)

    ★ 6.7 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If How to Be Single clicked for you, My Sassy Girl (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
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FAQ

What should I watch after How to Be Single?
Try Enchanted, Manhattan, What's Your Number?—each shares DNA with How to Be Single while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is How to Be Single?
How to Be Single (2016) is best described as Comedy, Romance. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is How to Be Single worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.3/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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