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Step Brothers (2008) -- This is the theatrical trailer for Step Brothers, directed by Adam McKay.
Step Brothers (2008) -- Clip: Overboard
Step Brothers (2008) -- Behind the scenes: Step Brothers do Karate
Step Brothers (2008) -- Interview: John C. Reilly "On the story"
Step Brothers (2008) -- "Only On The Web": Newspath's Michele Jarchin chatted with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly about their upcoming film, 'Step Brothers.'

Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   37,959 votes
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Director:
Adam McKay
Writers (WGA):
Will Ferrell (screenplay) &
Adam McKay (screenplay) ...
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Contact:
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Release Date:
25 July 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
They grow up so fast.
Plot:
Two spoiled guys become competitive stepbrothers after their single parents get hitched. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(195 articles)
134 New Names Invited to Join the Academy
 (From Rope Of Silicon. 1 July 2009, 1:08 AM, PDT)

the Your Movie Sucks© files
 (From Roger Ebert's Blog. 27 June 2009, 11:52 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Funniest Ferrell/Reilly Movie To Date! more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Hermanastros (Argentina) (DVD title) (Mexico) (Peru) [es]
Сводные братья (Russia) [ru]
Adelfia gia... klamata (Greece) (DVD title) [el]
Demi-frères (Canada: French title) [fr]
Die Stiefbrüder (Germany) [de]
Filhos e Enteados (Portugal) [pt]
Frangins malgré eux (France) [fr]
Fratellastri a 40 anni (Italy) [it]
Halv-brødre (Denmark) [da]
Hermanos por pelotas (Spain) [es]
Kasuvennad (Estonia) [et]
Quase Irmãos (Brazil) [pt]
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MPAA:
Rated R for crude and sexual content, and pervasive language.
Runtime:
98 min | 106 min (unrated version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Spanish
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital
Certification:
Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | USA:R (certificate #44260) | Ireland:16 | UK:15 | Singapore:M18 | Philippines:R-18 (MTRCB) | Australia:MA | Sweden:7 | Portugal:M/12 | Peru:14 | Finland:K-13 | New Zealand:R16 | Netherlands:12 | South Korea:18 | Ireland:18 (DVD rating) | Italy:VM14 | Argentina:13 | Iceland:12 (re-rated) | Iceland:7 (original rating) | Iceland:L (video rating)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The fake testicles that Will Ferrell used were worth around $20,000 and presented to him as a wrap present. more
Goofs:
Continuity: As Brennan is finishing up his song, during his high note, the camera switches over to the ice sculpture of the helicopter - which explodes. In the very next scene the camera switches to his "parents" clapping for Brennan, and behind them the helicopter is still clearly visible, undamaged. The helicopter appears a few more times before the movie shifts from that location. more
Quotes:
Brennan Huff: I'll kill you, Leonard Nimoy! more
Movie Connections:
References "Cops" (1989) more
Soundtrack:
A-Punk more

FAQ

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59 out of 107 people found the following comment useful:-
Funniest Ferrell/Reilly Movie To Date!, 2 August 2008
10/10
Author: J_Trex from Philadelphia

I liked Ferrel & Reilly as the racing team in "Talladega Nights" but this was even better. The physical comedy was outstanding and the acting itself was pitch perfect. Many critics commented on how well they did given what they had to work with, but I think the script was excellent. Some of the lines were brilliant, but you really have to give the actors credit for improvising. After Ferrell revealed his singing talents when he sang "Let's Give 'Em Something to Talk About", when Reilly gushed on and on about how great he was, and then said "I'm not sure, but towards the end I think I saw you turn into a Unicorn", I lost it. I really lost it when Ferrell's brother & his family were singing in the car "Sweet Child of Mine". It was a real classic.

Hell, I think I'll buy this when it comes out on DVD. I can't say that for many comedies ("Anchor Man" is one).

Don't miss this one. It's a scream.

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