Step Brothers
They grow up so fast.
2008 | 98m | English
Popularity: 4 (history)
| Director: | Adam McKay |
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| Writer: | John C. Reilly, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell |
| Staring: |
| Brennan Huff and Dale Doback might be grown men. But that doesn't stop them from living at home and turning into jealous, competitive stepbrothers when their single parents marry. Brennan's constant competition with Dale strains his mom's marriage to Dale's dad, leaving everyone to wonder whether they'll ever see eye to eye. | |
| Release Date: | Jul 25, 2008 |
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| Director: | Adam McKay |
| Writer: | John C. Reilly, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell |
| Genres: | Comedy |
| Keywords | becoming an adult, hostility, autonomy, childhood trauma, stepbrother, slacker, man child, buddy, aftercreditsstinger, duringcreditsstinger, absurd, hilarious, farcical, ridiculous |
| Production Companies | Columbia Pictures, Mosaic Media Group, Gary Sanchez Productions, Relativity Media, Apatow Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $128,100,000
Budget: $65,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 18, 2025 (Update) Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Will Ferrell | Brennan Huff |
| John C. Reilly | Dale Doback |
| Richard Jenkins | Dr. Robert Doback |
| Mary Steenburgen | Nancy Huff |
| Adam Scott | Derek |
| Kathryn Hahn | Alice |
| Andrea Savage | Denise |
| Rob Riggle | Randy |
| Lurie Poston | Tommy |
| Elizabeth Yozamp | Tiffany |
| Logan Manus | Chris Gardoki |
| Travis T. Flory | Redheaded Kid |
| Lili Rose McKay | 7-Year-Old Girl |
| Shira Piven | Nurse |
| Seth Morris | Doctor |
| Wayne Federman | Blind Man |
| Maria Quiban | TV Anchor |
| Danielle Schneider | Receptionist |
| Gillian Vigman | Pam Gringe |
| Brian Huskey | Interviewer |
| Adam McKay | Man without Glasses |
| Seth Rogen | Sporting Goods Manager |
| Chris Henchy | First Homebuyer |
| Mary Catherine Hamelin | First Homebuyer |
| Ian Roberts | Male Therapist |
| Erica Vittina Phillips | Second Homebuyer |
| Phil LaMarr | Second Homebuyer |
| Jason Davis | TJ |
| Paula Killen | Rental Agent |
| Ken Jeong | Employment Agent |
| Horatio Sanz | Lead Singer |
| Kyle Felts | Wine Mixer Heckler |
| Jake Szymanski | Caterer |
| Matt Walsh | Drunk Corporate Guy |
| Dmitri Schuyler-Linch | 6-Year-Old Derek |
| Bryce Hurless | 9-Year-Old Brennan |
| Brent White | Therapy Patient |
| Denise Austin | Herself |
| John D. Crawford | Bekins Mover |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Oliver Wood | Director of Photography |
| Joni Avery | Stunts |
| George H. Anderson | Supervising Sound Editor |
| John C. Reilly | Story |
| Kevin Kaska | Orchestrator |
| Rosine 'Ace' Hatem | Stunts |
| Gemma La Mana | Still Photographer |
| Charlene Amateau | Costume Supervisor |
| Matt Rebenkoff | First Assistant Director |
| Allison Jones | Casting |
| Karine Mauffrey | Utility Stunts |
| Eddie Braun | Stunts |
| Marguerite Pomerhn Derricks | Choreographer |
| Clayton Hartley | Production Design |
| Art Rochester | Production Sound Mixer |
| Virginia Randolph-Weaver | Art Direction |
| Casey Hallenbeck | Set Decoration |
| Basil Grillo | Unit Production Manager |
| Scott Maginnis | Property Master |
| Maricella Ramirez | First Assistant "A" Camera |
| Michael D. Alvarez | Second Assistant "B" Camera |
| Bridget Cook | Hair Department Head |
| James B. Crawford | Chief Lighting Technician |
| Susan Strubel | Costumer |
| Randall L. Johnson | Boom Operator |
| Gerard Averill | Location Manager |
| Brook Mansbridge | Construction Foreman |
| Glenn Forbes | Assistant Property Master |
| James D. D'Amico | Transportation Co-Captain |
| James Matheny | Dialogue Editor |
| Joe Schiff | Sound Effects Editor |
| Joe Chess | "A" Camera Operator |
| Timothy James Kane | First Assistant "B" Camera |
| Annika Iltis | Camera Loader |
| Simone Almekias-Siegl | Key Makeup Artist |
| Michael A. Russell | Key Costumer |
| Les T. Tomita | Key Grip |
| Paul Murphey | Video Assist Operator |
| Kathryn Mindala | Production Accountant |
| James E. Tocci | Set Designer |
| Will Casey | Unit Publicist |
| Melissa Bretherton | Additional Editor |
| Mo Henry | Negative Cutter |
| Larry Kemp | Dialogue Editor |
| Tammy Fearing | Supervising ADR Editor |
| Pamela Kahn | Foley Artist |
| Cate Hardman | Script Supervisor |
| Courtenay Miles | Second Assistant Director |
| Michael St. Hilaire | "B" Camera Operator |
| Terry Wolcott | Second Assistant "A" Camera |
| Steve Artmont | Makeup Department Head |
| Nanci Cascio | Key Hair Stylist |
| Yvonne Bastidos | Costumer |
| Michael T. Travers | Best Boy Grip |
| Bruce Minkus | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Butch West | Construction Coordinator |
| Mark Sakamoto | Leadman |
| Michael Hofacre | Assistant Editor |
| John Persichetti | Digital Colorist |
| Cindy Marty | Sound Effects Editor |
| Kyle Rochlin | Foley Mixer |
| Vincent Guisetti | Foley Artist |
| Howard London | ADR Mixer |
| Brent White | Editor |
| Sonia Izzolena | Stunts |
| Hal Willner | Music Supervisor |
| Michael D. Menapace | Transportation Captain |
| Adam McKay | Screenplay, Story, Director |
| Will Ferrell | Screenplay, Story |
| Susan Matheson | Costume Design |
| Jon Brion | Original Music Composer |
| Clinton Wayne | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| John Robotham | Stunt Coordinator |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Judd Apatow | Producer |
| Andrew Epstein | Associate Producer |
| David B. Householter | Executive Producer |
| Jimmy Miller | Producer |
| Josh Church | Co-Producer |
| Jessica Elbaum | Associate Producer |
| Will Ferrell | Executive Producer |
| Adam McKay | Executive Producer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 47 | 70 | 27 |
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| 2024 | 12 | 33 | 62 | 23 |
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| 2024 | 9 | 895 | 927 |
SierraKiloBravo
6.0
Click here for a video version of this review: https://youtu.be/SjZ6BGnAVl8 Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly - two guys that will give you a really good belly laugh. Combine their powers and you’re guaranteed a good time. So it is with _Step Brothers_ their 2008 collaboration. _Two aimless mid ... dle-aged losers still living at home are forced against their will to become roommates when their parents marry._ Taking the slacker stereotype and turning it up to 11 there’s a good time to be had with this film. The chemistry between Ferrell and Reilly is excellent and in the scenes where they are let loose with the ad libs the film hits top gear. There’s some brilliant insults, a hilariously contrived situation, and in addition to the leads, the supporting cast are also all on point. This one is a bit of a classic in the catalogues of Ferrell and Reilly, and is always worth a re-watch if you need a good laugh.
Jun 23, 2021