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Role Models

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
226K
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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

Wild behavior forces a pair of energy drink reps to enroll in a Big Brother program.Wild behavior forces a pair of energy drink reps to enroll in a Big Brother program.Wild behavior forces a pair of energy drink reps to enroll in a Big Brother program.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
226K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,215
172
  • Director
    • David Wain
  • Writers
    • Timothy Dowling(story)
    • W. Blake Herron(story)
    • Paul Rudd(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Paul Rudd
    • Seann William Scott
    • Elizabeth Banks
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Wain
  • Writers
    • Timothy Dowling(story)
    • W. Blake Herron(story)
    • Paul Rudd(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Paul Rudd
    • Seann William Scott
    • Elizabeth Banks
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 206User reviews
    • 126Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

    Videos2

    Role Models: Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:28
    Role Models: Trailer #1
    Role Models
    Interview 0:30
    Role Models

    Photos222

    Seann William Scott in Role Models (2008)
    David Wain in Role Models (2008)
    Seann William Scott and Bobb'e J. Thompson in Role Models (2008)
    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)
    Ken Marino in Role Models (2008)
    Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd, and David Wain in Role Models (2008)
    Role Models (2008)
    Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd in Role Models (2008)
    Jane Lynch and A.D. Miles in Role Models (2008)

    Top cast

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    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Dannyas Danny
    Seann William Scott
    Seann William Scott
    • Wheeleras Wheeler
    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Bethas Beth
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    • Augieas Augie
    Bobb'e J. Thompson
    Bobb'e J. Thompson
    • Ronnieas Ronnie
    Jane Lynch
    Jane Lynch
    • Sweenyas Sweeny
    Ken Jeong
    Ken Jeong
    • King Argotronas King Argotron
    Ken Marino
    Ken Marino
    • Jim Stanselas Jim Stansel
    Kerri Kenney
    Kerri Kenney
    • Lynetteas Lynette
    • (as Kerri Kenney-Silver)
    A.D. Miles
    A.D. Miles
    • Martinas Martin
    Joe Lo Truglio
    Joe Lo Truglio
    • Kuzzikas Kuzzik
    Matt Walsh
    Matt Walsh
    • Davith of Glencrackenas Davith of Glencracken
    Nicole Randall Johnson
    Nicole Randall Johnson
    • Karenas Karen
    Alexandra Stamler
    Alexandra Stamler
    • Esplenas Esplen
    • (as Allie Stamler)
    Carly Craig
    Carly Craig
    • Connieas Connie
    Jessica Morris
    Jessica Morris
    • Linda the Teacheras Linda the Teacher
    Vincent Martella
    Vincent Martella
    • Artoniusas Artonius
    Armen Weitzman
    Armen Weitzman
    • Party Dudeas Party Dude
    • Director
      • David Wain
    • Writers
      • Timothy Dowling(story) (screenplay)
      • W. Blake Herron(story)
      • Paul Rudd(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Danny and Wheeler, well into their 30s, lack something: Danny feels stuck; he's sour and has driven away his terrific girlfriend. Wheeler chases any skirt he sees for empty sex. When they get in a fight with a tow-truck driver, they choose community service over jail and are assigned to be big brothers - Danny to Augie, a geek who loves to LARP (Live Action Role Play), and Wheeler to Ronnie, a pint-size foul-mouthed kid. After a rocky start, things start to go well until both Danny and Wheeler make big mistakes. Can the two men figure out how to change enough to be role models to the boys? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    peniscommunity serviceoral sexfemale frontal nudityreference to dungeons and dragons the game191 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Danny and Wheeler were just sentenced to 150 hours mentoring kids. Worst idea ever.
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for crude and sexual content, strong language and nudity
    • Parents guide

    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
      In the beginning when they are in the minotaur shaped car going from school to school promoting minotaur energy drinks, Wheeler has his helmet off which switches from being in his lap to the back of the car when switching angle views.
    • Quotes

      Danny: Can I get a large black coffee?

      Barista: A what?

      Danny: Large black coffee.

      Barista: Do you mean a venti?

      Danny: No, I mean a large.

      Barista: Venti is large.

      Danny: No, venti is twenty. 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: A venti is a large coffee.

      Danny: Really? Says who? Fellini? Do you accept lira 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 The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Alice in Wonderland/Stolen/Brooklyn's Finest (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Broken and Bent
      Written by Peter Salett

      Performed by Peter Salett

    User reviews206

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Very funny and touching, too!
    Just saw this tonight at an advance screening. It was very funny, and warm hearted. I suppose the humor is often crude, but, hey. The natural dialog reminded me of Superbad and 40 Year Old Virgin. Paul Rudd has developed a deadpan style of improvisational humor that seems to work better and better the more movies he makes. Christopher Mintz-Plasse from Superbad and Robb'e J. Johnson are excellent as the kids. Jane Lynch brings her signature brand of demented free association to the role of the charity-addicted leader of a kids charity. If you liked Superbad, Pineapple Express and 40 Year Old Virgin, go! If you didn't; Dude, like, don't!
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    • jkelt
    • Oct 28, 2008

    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
      • South Pasadena, 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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