How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is a 2003 romantic comedy film directed by Donald Petrie, featuring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. The story revolves around Andie, a women's magazine writer, who sets out to make her boyfriend break up with her in 10 days, while Ben, an advertising executive, bets that he can make any woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Their conflicting missions lead to a series of comedic dating scenarios.