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Role Models (2008) -- This is the first theatrical trailer for Role Models, directed by David Wain.
Role Models (2008) -- Clip: Beth tells Danny and Wheeler they may have to go to jail
Role Models (2008) -- Interview: Christopher Mintz-Plasse "On his character"
Role Models (2008) -- Katie Couric says Americans should pay less attention to "tabloid princesses" and more attention to people who have made outstanding contributions to society.
Role Models (2008) -- Trailer 1

Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   37,627 votes
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Director:
David Wain
Writers (WGA):
Paul Rudd (screenplay) &
David Wain (screenplay) ...
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Contact:
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Release Date:
7 November 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
Danny and Wheeler were just sentenced to 150 hours mentoring kids. Worst idea ever. more
Plot:
Wild behavior forces a pair of energy drink reps to enroll in a Big Brother program. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(404 articles)
The One-Page Screenplay: David Wain's Queen Anne's Lace
 (From Movieline. 3 November 2009, 9:20 AM, PST)

Hardin, Big Show sign for 'Knucklehead'
 (From digitalspy. 8 October 2009, 5:02 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
So much funnier than I was expecting more (123 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Big Brothers (USA) (working title)
Little Big Men (USA) (working title)
Vorbilder?! (Germany)
Mal ejemplo (Argentina) (DVD title) (Spain) [es]
Des gars modèles (Canada: French title) [fr]
Eeskujud (Estonia) [et]
Faça o que Digo, Não Faça o que Faço (Brazil) (DVD title) [pt]
Les grands frères (France) [fr]
Mentori za nevolje (Croatia) [hr]
Paradeigma pros mimisi (Greece) (DVD title) [el]
Roolimallit (Finland) [fi]
Un par nada ejemplar (Peru) [es]
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MPAA:
Rated R for crude and sexual content, strong language and nudity.
Runtime:
99 min | 101 min (unrated version)
Country:
USA | Germany
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

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Trivia:
The song "Beth" sung at the end of the film by Paul Rudd to Elizabeth Banks, is also featured in Wet Hot American Summer (2001), directed by David Wain. In that film, Janeane Garofalo's character is named Beth. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Beth is packing her things when she is moving out there is a lamp shade over the head rest on the driver's-side seat. In the next shot it is completely gone. more
Quotes:
Danny: It's not you, I hate having dinner with people. more
Movie Connections:
References The Sting (1973) more
Soundtrack:
Love Take Me Down (to the Streets) more

FAQ

Is "Role Models" based on a book?
A Note Regarding Spoilers
Was it originally intended for Wheeler to go to the final battle in the Minitar outfit?
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39 out of 57 people found the following comment useful.
So much funnier than I was expecting, 12 November 2008
8/10
Author: Kristine (kristinedrama14@msn.com) from Chicago, Illinois

After seeing the trailer for Role Models, I thought it looked like a funny movie, but I wasn't expecting much, I was thinking they might have just shown the great parts in the trailer and that would be it. But I took the opportunity and saw Role Models the other day and I have to say this is completely opposite from what I was expecting, first off I was worried that there was going to be a lot of gross humor and the kids might be more annoying than funny, but it turn out that this was one of the funniest movies I have seen this year. I just couldn't stop laughing throughout this film, who knew that Sean William Scott could actually be really funny? I know there are a lot of Stiffler fans that will hate that sentence, but I don't remember a time that I laughed so hard at his character. He and Paul Rudd both worked so well together and were terrific on screen, this was the last duo on Earth that I expected such great laughs from.

Wheeler and Danny both work for an energy drink company, but after a very hard day for Danny he crashes their company truck on school property, but his ex-girlfriend, Beth, who is a lawyer is able to get them just 150 hours community service with two kids, one is a total dungeons and dragons nerd and the other is just a pain in the butt. You know how the story goes, Danny learns how to be happy and Wheeler finally grows up into a more father figure role.

Now the story is something we have seen a million times before, but it's still a great comedy. Jane Lynch who is becoming one of my favorite comedic actresses, you've also seen her in 40 year old virgin, she is just absolutely hilarious in this movie and has all the best lines "You know what I ate for breakfast? Cocaine. You know what I ate for lunch? Cocaine..." she is such a great and fun actress to watch on screen. I really loved Role Models, it turned out to be a great comedy and was an absolute blast to watch. I highly recommend if you get the chance to see it, take it, it's a guaranteed laugh.

8/10

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