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Step Brothers

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell in Step Brothers (2008)
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Comedy

Two aimless middle-aged losers still living at home are forced against their will to become roommates when their parents marry.Two aimless middle-aged losers still living at home are forced against their will to become roommates when their parents marry.Two aimless middle-aged losers still living at home are forced against their will to become roommates when their parents marry.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
288K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,121
91
  • Director
    • Adam McKay
  • Writers
    • Will Ferrell
    • Adam McKay
    • John C. Reilly
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • John C. Reilly
    • Mary Steenburgen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Adam McKay
  • Writers
    • Will Ferrell
    • Adam McKay
    • John C. Reilly
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • John C. Reilly
    • Mary Steenburgen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 409User reviews
    • 184Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations

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    John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell in Step Brothers (2008)
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    John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell in Step Brothers (2008)
    John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell in Step Brothers (2008)
    John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell in Step Brothers (2008)

    Top cast

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    Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell
    • Brennan Huffas Brennan Huff
    John C. Reilly
    John C. Reilly
    • Dale Dobackas Dale Doback
    Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen
    • Nancy Huffas Nancy Huff
    Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins
    • Dr. Robert Dobackas Dr. Robert Doback
    Adam Scott
    Adam Scott
    • Derekas Derek
    Kathryn Hahn
    Kathryn Hahn
    • Aliceas Alice
    Andrea Savage
    Andrea Savage
    • Deniseas Denise
    Lurie Poston
    Lurie Poston
    • Tommyas Tommy
    Elizabeth Yozamp
    • Tiffanyas Tiffany
    Logan Manus
    Logan Manus
    • Chris Gardokias Chris Gardoki
    Travis Flory
    Travis Flory
    • Redheaded Kidas Redheaded Kid
    Lili Rose McKay
    • 7-Year-Old Girlas 7-Year-Old Girl
    • (as Lili McKay)
    Shira Piven
    Shira Piven
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Seth Morris
    Seth Morris
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Wayne Federman
    Wayne Federman
    • Blind Manas Blind Man
    Maria Quiban
    • TV Anchoras TV Anchor
    Danielle Schneider
    Danielle Schneider
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    Gillian Vigman
    Gillian Vigman
    • Pam Gringeas Pam Gringe
    • Director
      • Adam McKay
    • Writers
      • Will Ferrell(screenplay) (story)
      • Adam McKay(screenplay) (story)
      • John C. Reilly(story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Brennan Huff and Dale Doback are both about 40 when Brennan's mom and Dale's dad marry. The sons still live with the parents so they must now share a room. Initial antipathy threatens the household's peace and the parents' relationship. Dad lays down the law: both slackers have a month to find a job. Out of the job search and their love of music comes a pact that leads to friendship but more domestic disarray compounded by the boys' sleepwalking. Hovering nearby are Brennan's successful brother and his lonely wife: the brother wants to help sell his step-father's house, the wife wants Dale's attention, and the newlyweds want to retire and sail the seven seas. Can harmony come from the discord? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    dysfunctional familysibling rivalryoriginal storyslackerfriendship209 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • They grow up so fast.
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for crude and sexual content, and pervasive language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Will Ferrell does his own singing. John C. Reilly does his own drumming.
    • Goofs
      In the beginning, Brennan is 39. Later, during a bedroom scene with Dale and Nancy, it's revealed that Brennan was 17 when his brother, Derek, won a talent show by lip-synching "Ice Ice Baby." If the movie takes place in 2008, then the talent show was in 1986. "Ice Ice Baby" was released in 1990.
    • Quotes

      Brennan Huff: This house is a fucking prison!

      Dale Doback: On Planet Bullshit!

      Brennan Huff: In the galaxy of This Sucks Camel Dicks!

    • Crazy credits
      There are two additional short scenes, one during the credits and one afterward. They are: Brennan and Dale arrive in a helicopter to have a rematch fight with the junior high bullies. Brennan and Dale suffering another joint bout of sleepwalking, colliding into one another before heading out of a door.
    • Alternate versions
      The unrated version has 8 minutes of additional footage not in the theatrical release.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Daily Show: Will Ferrell (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      A-Punk
      Written by Ezra Koenig, Rostam Batmanglij, Chris Baio (as Christopher Baio) and Chris Tomson (as Christopher Tomson)

      Performed by Vampire Weekend

      Courtesy of XL Recordings Ltd.

    User reviews409

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A Good Comedy with a barrel of Laughs
    Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly join forces in a comedy about 40 year old men who become step brothers in this classic comedy appropriately titled "Step Brothers". This film stars Will Ferrell as Brennan Huff, a man in his 40s who lives with his mother (played by Mary Steenburgen) who meets Dr. Robert Doback (played by Richard Jenkins) at a local presentation when a spark hits both of them. Eventually they get married and become a happy couple with a happy family. John C. Reilly also stars in this film as Dale Doback, the son of Dr. Doback. He and Brennan eventually meet and start out as strangers who hate each other while living in the same house. Adam Scott co-stars in the movie as Derek Huff, Brennan's younger brother who also happens to be a professional real estate agent. This movie is one of my favorite comedies that also happens to have a selective funny moments, in one particular scene, Brennan and Dale have a fight around the house when Dale accuses Brennan of playing with his drum set with proof that he left a mark on the drumstick and fight around the house like a couple of children. This movie was actually a blast to sit through because I thought that the concept was very entertaining, Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly work really well together as a comedy duo and it's one of Will Ferrell's best performances in my opinion. I give this movie a 7 out of 10 stars.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 25, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Anh Em Ghẻ
    • Filming locations
      • Meridian Avenue & Mission Street, South Pasadena, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Relativity Media
      • Apatow Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $65,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $100,468,793
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,940,732
      • Jul 27, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $128,108,211
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1
      • 2.39 : 1

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