Step Brothers (2008)

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

Director:

Adam McKay

Writers:

Will Ferrell (screenplay), Adam McKay (screenplay)

Stars:

Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen

3 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Will Ferrell	...	Brennan Huff
John C. Reilly	...	Dale Doback
Mary Steenburgen	...	Nancy Huff
Richard Jenkins	...	Dr. Robert Doback
Adam Scott	...	Derek
Kathryn Hahn	...	Alice
Andrea Savage	...	Denise
Lurie Poston	...	Tommy
Elizabeth Yozamp	...	Tiffany
Logan Manus	...	Chris Gardoki
Travis T. Flory	...	Redheaded Kid (as Travis Flory)
Lili Rose McKay	...	7-Year-Old Girl (as Lili McKay)
Shira Piven	...	Nurse
Seth Morris	...	Doctor
Wayne Federman	...	Blind Man

Storyline

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?

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Plot Keywords:

dysfunctional family | sibling rivalry | original story | slacker | friendship | 

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Taglines:

They grow up so fast.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for crude and sexual content, and pervasive language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Despite playing his mother, Mary Steenburgen is only fourteen years older than Will Ferrell.

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Goofs

When Brennan gets out of bed after singing to Dale the sword is on the floor between the beds. As Brennan explains that he's had a sore throat, the sword isn't there.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Nancy Huff: Hey, Brennan.
Brennan Huff: Mom, I'm watching the thing...
Nancy Huff: Yeah. I'm leaving.
Brennan Huff: ...with the lady.
Nancy Huff: Okay, I'll be home around 11.
Brennan Huff: Bye, Mom.
Nancy Huff: Bye, Brennan.
Aerobic Instructress on TV: Let's slowly get those hips up.
[Brennan shoves his hand down his pants]
[...]

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Crazy Credits

The title of the movie is the last thing shown in the opening credits.

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Alternate Versions

The unrated version has 8 minutes of additional footage not in the theatrical release.

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Connections

References The Wizard of Oz (1939)

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Soundtracks

Back and Forth
Written by Jon Brion and Adam McKay
Produced and Performed by Jon Brion

User Reviews

Bloody Hilarious

I have been getting a lot of mixed reviews about this movie. Some people love it, some people hate it, some people are just plain grossed out by it. I'm in the love it category. There were a few unnecessary gross out scenes but the rest of it is just awesome straight forward comedy.

John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell are amazing. I also loved Talladega Nights so it was great too see them as co-actors again. The story is ridiculous, there's no doubt about that, but it's really fun and I felt it moved along very well. I was also laughing out loud at the humor in this movie. There are so many spot on jokes and so many quotable lines.

See this one if you're a fan of films like Talladega Nights, Superbad and Walk Hard. I think you'll find that is quite a bit to love about it.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

25 July 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Step Brothers

Filming Locations:

Veterans Hospital - 1611 Plummer Street, North Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$65,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$30,940,732, 27 July 2008

Gross USA:

$100,468,793

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$128,108,211

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Apatow Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min 106 min (unrated) 105 min (extended DVD edition)

Sound Mix:

SDDS DTS Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1