The Heartbreak Kid is a 2007 Rom-Com starring comedian Ben Stiller. Despite being a remake, this movie was a smash that year. Makes you wonder where is The Heartbreak Kid Filmed. As it stars one of the greatest comedians of Hollywood, no doubt this movie has epic punchlines. It’s a romantic movie gone wrong that turns it into a comedy. When Eddie finally thinks he found a perfect match for himself, He discovers a whole crazy absurd side to her which freaks him out.
Being proven wrong by the universe, Eddie gives up on love. Until he meets Miranda who he believes is her soulmate. Apart from the storyline, the sunny picturesque backdrop of the movie left fans wondering where is ‘The Heartbreak Kid’ filmed? Besides Ben Stiller, this movie features Malin Akerman as Lila, the crazy girl Eddie marries. And Michele Monaghan as Miranda. This movie is hysterical and will take you on a roller-coaster ride of romance and comedy.
The Heartbreak Kid Filming Locations
The movie is on a funny and lighter tone, and so is the entire backdrop of it. It mostly has all the happy scenes whether it’s a wedding or a honeymoon sequence. And shooting these scenes required mild weather with beautiful landscapes. And what place could provide that better than Los Angeles, California? Let’s look at the filming locations in detail.
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Los Cabos is one of the exotic places that are famous for its beaches and picturesque landscapes. Apart from ‘The Heartbreak Kid’ iconic movies like ‘Bold and Beautiful’ ‘Troy’ are also filmed here. One of the most memorable scenes – the dining scene from the movie is shot in a restaurant called Cocina Del Mar as well as all the Honeymoon sequences in the second half of the film.
Crissy Field, San Francisco
Besides the many scenes filmed in San Fransisco, this location covers a particular scene. It’s a prominent scene in the trailer of ‘The Heartbreak Kid’ where Lila falls off her bike. So, the place they ride bikes in San Francisco’s public recreation area is called Crissy Fields.
The Story of ‘The Heartbreak Kid’
The story follows Eddie who is a 40-year-old loner. Recently, dumped by his fiance, a miserable Eddie jumps the gun and marries Lila. However, Lila who seemed really sweet turns out to be a nightmare. Eddie still gives her the benefit of doubt but she keeps getting worse. Amidst the chaos of Eddie avoiding Lila, he meets Miranda. There is a spark between the two, sure. But since Eddie hides his marital status, Miranda leaves him after learning about the deception.
The most hilarious moment of the movie is when Eddie is navigating between his wife and mistress. But more so is his wife, who becomes more intolerable as days go by. Moreover, history repeats itself at the end of the movie. When Miranda leaves her husband for Eddie and confesses her love. Eddie confesses it back but he is married to his second wife, Consuela. This brings him back to where it started and the irony of it all is hysterical.
How and Where to Watch The Heartbreak Kid?
The Heartbreak Kid is available to stream on Amazon Prime for most countries. The movie will also be streaming on Netflix soon. So, viewers from anywhere in the world can watch it once it’s out on Netflix. There is no specific date mentioned yet, but probably this month. Get the minimum Netflix subscription starting at Rs 199 per month. If that’s too much then get the mobile-only subscription at Rs 149. The premium and Standard subscriptions start at Rs 499 and Rs 649 respectively.
Our US viewers can buy The Basic subscription for just $9.99. While the Canadian viewers have it at $16.49 per month and the Premium pack starts at $20.99. In the UK the Basic subscription starts at £6.99, the Standard at £10.99, and the Premium at £15.99.
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