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Role Models

  • 2008
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
236K
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Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd in Role Models (2008)
This is the first theatrical trailer for Role Models, directed by David Wain.
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Comedy

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  • Director
    • David Wain
  • Writers
    • Timothy Dowling
    • William Blake Herron
    • Paul Rudd
  • Stars
    • Paul Rudd
    • Seann William Scott
    • Elizabeth Banks
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    236K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,577
    154
    • Director
      • David Wain
    • Writers
      • Timothy Dowling
      • William Blake Herron
      • Paul Rudd
    • Stars
      • Paul Rudd
      • Seann William Scott
      • Elizabeth Banks
    • 218User reviews
    • 128Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

    Videos12

    Role Models: Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:28
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    Role Models: Danny And Wheeler Fight In The Jeep
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    Role Models: Beth Tells Danny And Wheeler That They May Have To Go To Jail
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    Role Models: Bloopers
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    Role Models: On Set
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    Role Models: Danny Fights With The Cafe Barista
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    Role Models: Gayle Interrogates Ronnie And Augie
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    Role Models: Danny And Wheeler Check In With Gayle
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    Role Models: Take Their Littles For Pizza
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    Role Models: Deleted Scene
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    Role Models: Danny And Wheeler Argue About Kiss
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    Role Models
    Interview 0:30
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    Seann William Scott in Role Models (2008)
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    Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd in Role Models (2008)
    Paul Rudd in Role Models (2008)
    Jane Lynch in Role Models (2008)
    Seann William Scott, Bobb'e J. Thompson, and Nicole Randall Johnson in Role Models (2008)
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    Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd, and David Wain in Role Models (2008)
    Role Models (2008)
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    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Danny
    Seann William Scott
    Seann William Scott
    • Wheeler
    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Beth
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    • Augie
    Bobb'e J. Thompson
    Bobb'e J. Thompson
    • Ronnie
    Jane Lynch
    Jane Lynch
    • Sweeny
    Ken Jeong
    Ken Jeong
    • King Argotron
    Ken Marino
    Ken Marino
    • Jim Stansel
    Kerri Kenney
    Kerri Kenney
    • Lynette
    • (as Kerri Kenney-Silver)
    A.D. Miles
    A.D. Miles
    • Martin
    Joe Lo Truglio
    Joe Lo Truglio
    • Kuzzik
    Matt Walsh
    Matt Walsh
    • Davith of Glencracken
    Nicole Randall Johnson
    Nicole Randall Johnson
    • Karen
    Alexandra Stamler
    Alexandra Stamler
    • Esplen
    • (as Allie Stamler)
    Carly Craig
    Carly Craig
    • Connie
    Jessica Morris
    Jessica Morris
    • Linda the Teacher
    Vincent Martella
    Vincent Martella
    • Artonius
    Armen Weitzman
    Armen Weitzman
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    • Director
      • David Wain
    • Writers
      • Timothy Dowling
      • William Blake Herron
      • Paul Rudd
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Many lines in the film were improvised. The writers did constant rewrites and came up with ideas during filming but had to stop because of the 2007 Writers Guild strike.
    • Goofs
      When Ronnie is playing Xbox with the stoner at the party, on screen it clearly says Replay in the top left corner when the stoner scores the game winning goal.
    • Quotes

      Barista: Good morning! Can I take your order?

      Beth: Can I get a tall chai?

      Danny: And a large black coffee.

      Barista: A what?

      Danny: Large black coffee.

      Barista: Do you mean a venti?

      Danny: No, I mean a large.

      Beth: He means a venti. Yeah, the biggest one you've got.

      Barista: Venti means large.

      Danny: No. Venti means "twenty".

      Beth: Danny...

      Danny: Yeah. "Large" is large. In fact, "tall" is large, and "grande" is Spanish for large. "Venti" is the only one that doesn't mean large. It's also the only one that's Italian. Congratulations! You're stupid in three languages.

      Barista: Look, dick... venti is a large coffee.

      Danny: Oh, really? Says who, Fellini?

      Beth: [quickly reaches for her wallet] How much is that? Here's a ten.

      Danny: Do you, uh, accept lire? Or is it all Euros now?

    • Crazy credits
      Halfway through the end credits, we cut back to Gayle Sweeny repeating her suggestive use of a hot-dog toward Jim Stansel (continuously pushes the end out of its bun while he sticks it back in).
    • Alternate versions
      Unrated Version Includes 8 cuts and 2 using alternative footage, total difference is 2:12 min.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Bolt/JCVD/Slumdog Millionaire/Quantum of Solace (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Broken and Bent
      Written by Peter Salett
      Performed by Peter Salett

    User reviews218

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    Featured review
    8/10
    What Does This Look Like To You?
    I love Jane Lynch and Paul Rudd. The cast is great even if the film has some issues. Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd played business partners who end up serving community service as the Sturdy Wings big brothers in Jane Lynch's center. The film has some moments but it's really entertaining if you don't wanted to think too much. Despite having kids in the movie, this film is not for children.
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    • Sylviastel
    • Jul 7, 2019

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    FAQ4

    • Is "Role Models" based on a book?
    • Is LAIRE a real game?
    • Was it originally intended for Wheeler to go to the final battle in the Minotaur outfit?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 7, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Big Brothers
    • Filming locations
      • Oak Park, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Relativity Media
      • Stuber/Parent
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $28,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $67,294,270
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,167,085
      • Nov 9, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $92,649,419
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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