Step Brothers

2008, Comedy, 1h 35m

203 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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critics consensus

Step Brothers indulges in a cheerfully relentless immaturity that will quickly turn off viewers unamused by Ferrell and Reilly -- and delight those who find their antics hilarious. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Brennan Huff (Will Ferrell) and Dale Doback (John C. Reilly) have one thing in common: they are both lazy, unemployed leeches who still live with their parents. When Brennan's mother and Dale's father marry and move in together, it turns the overgrown boys' world upside down. Their insane rivalry and narcissism pull the new family apart, forcing them to work together to reunite their parents.
  • Rating:
    R (Pervasive Language|Crude and Sexual Content)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Adam McKay
  • Producer:
    Jimmy Miller, Judd Apatow
  • Writer:
    Will Ferrell, Adam McKay
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $100.5M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Sony Pictures Entertainment

Cast & Crew

Will Ferrell
Brennan Huff
John C. Reilly
Dale Doback
Richard Jenkins
Robert
Mary Steenburgen
Nancy
Adam Scott
Derek Huff
Kathryn Hahn
Alice Huff
Andrea Savage
Denise
Rob Riggle
Randy
Lurie Poston
Tommy
Elizabeth Yozamp
Tiffany
Logan Manus
Chris
Shira Piven
Nurse
Seth Rogen
Sporting Goods Manager
Adam McKay
Director
Will Ferrell
Writer
Adam McKay
Writer
Jimmy Miller
Producer
Judd Apatow
Producer
Will Ferrell
Executive Producer
Adam McKay
Executive Producer
David B. Householter
Executive Producer
Oliver Wood
Cinematography
Allison Jones
Casting
Susan Matheson
Costume Design
Jon Brion
Original Music
Brent White
Film Editing
Clayton Hartley
Production Design
Virginia L. Randolph
Art Director
Casey Hallenbeck
Set Decoration
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Critic Reviews for Step Brothers

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Audience Reviews for Step Brothers

  • Jun 20, 2018
    With so much that is quite retarded here, this is actually a hilarious Apatowian comedy that works so well thanks to Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, who have a great onscreen chemistry together and can be really charismatic playing two clueless idiots.
    Carlos M Super Reviewer
  • Mar 27, 2016
    Stupidness is only funny for a little bit then it's just stupid. II laughed at a couple of scenes, but this was a mostly unenjoyable movie. I won't watch it again. I watched the unrated extended edition by the way.....
    Jim P Super Reviewer
  • Mar 03, 2016
    Step Brothers is funny at times and features great rivalry between Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. However this film does falter with jokes that fall flat most of the time and poor timing of jokes.
    Mr N Super Reviewer
  • Oct 06, 2014
    Will Ferrel never fails to amuse me, give that guy a cookie.
    Shawn M Super Reviewer
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