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Step Brothers (2008) -- This is the theatrical trailer for Step Brothers, directed by Adam McKay.
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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   44,004 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Will Ferrell (screenplay) &
Adam McKay (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
25 July 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
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
User Reviews:
Funniest Ferrell/Reilly Movie To Date! more (203 total)

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
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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)
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2:40 : 1 more
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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) | Mexico:B15

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
At one point, Will Ferrell's character disguises himself as a Nazi to scare away possible buyers of their house. In the remake of The Producers (2005), he played a fugitive Nazi. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: After the drive home following the Prestige Worldwide presentation, the boys burst into the house. A crew member in black clothing, trying to stay out of the shot, is reflected in a mirror beside the main entry door. more
Quotes:
Alice: Stay golden, Ponyboy. more
Movie Connections:
References The Punisher (2004) more
Soundtrack:
Deck the Halls more

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67 out of 127 people found the following review 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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