Break Up Man

Paul Voigt runs a Berlin based breakup service that helps people end relationships on their terms. When a high stakes assignment lands on his desk, an uninvited partner named Toto joins in and upends everything. The duo becomes an unlikely road duo, trading smooth scripts for improvisation as the mission careens through town after town. Along the way they collide with misfits, bumpy decisions, and a steady stream of comic disasters that test both his patience and his ethics. The film toys with the idea that endings are never clean, and that a partner who clutters the plan may also reveal hidden truths. It’s a brisk, offbeat comedy about love, control, and the price of moving on for both sides.

Directed by Matthias Schweighöfer and Torsten Künstler, Break Up Man released in 2013. It adapts Doron Wisotzky's concept into a breezy German road comedy that keeps the action moving, with brisk clever dialogue and playful character work throughout the film.

While not a global phenomenon, the film sits within Germany's tradition of offbeat road comedies and has a small but loyal online following. Fans highlight its brisk pacing, quirky humor, and the dynamic between Paul and Toto as a memorable pairing. Casual viewers note it among light German comedies today.

Critical responses were mixed noting the film leans on fast dialogue and character banter rather than a tight plot. The core themes include independence, honesty in relationships, and the messy reality of trying to end a bond while clinging to hope. Its tone favors speed over depth, which audiences appreciate.

Box office data for Break Up Man is not widely reported, reflecting its modest release and limited international footprint. The film is better known for its performances and its place in Schweighöfer and Künstler's collaboration. Its release was limited globally.