Single Trailer: How To Be

The trailer for How to Be Single (2016) presents a vibrant, comedic look at the complexities of modern dating in New York City. It shifts the typical romantic comedy narrative from "finding the one" to embracing the freedom and self-discovery that comes with being unattached. The Core Premise

How to Be Single – Official Trailer | Directed by Christian Ditter Christian Ditter YouTube• Jun 6, 2025 Themes of Self-Discovery

Alice’s career-driven sister who has avoided traditional relationships but faces a turning point when she decides to have a child. how to be single trailer

The story follows Alice (Dakota Johnson), who decides to take a break from her long-term boyfriend to experience life as a single woman in the city. She is quickly taken under the wing of Robin (Rebel Wilson), a fiercely independent and hard-partying coworker who serves as a guide to the "wild side" of singlehood. Robin’s lessons range from how to get free drinks to the "correct" number of drinks required to initiate a hookup. Key Characters and Perspectives

The trailer highlights how different women navigate their relationship status: The trailer for How to Be Single (2016)

Directed by Christian Ditter, the film is described as a "modern and fresh" take on the genre. The trailer uses quick-cut comedic sequences, including Rebel Wilson’s signature physical comedy—such as jumping over a cab or mocking Alice's "Gandalf-like" grooming habits. It balances these laughs with more grounded moments of self-reflection, emphasizing that being single is about "finding your place in the world" before being "tied up" in a relationship.

The "newly single" protagonist who is initially awkward and unsure of how to navigate one-night stands and casual dating. The story follows Alice (Dakota Johnson), who decides

The "party animal" who views singlehood as a time to cherish and refuses to let anyone "have a moment" of sentimentality.