Step Brothers
– Brennan Huff and Dale Doback might be grown men. But that doesn't stop them from living at home and ..
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.
25 Jul 2008
English, Spanish
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Adam McKay
Will Ferrell (screenplay), Adam McKay (screenplay), Will Ferrell (story), Adam McKay (story), John C. Reilly (story)
Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins
Brennan Huff and Dale Doback are both about 40 when Brennan's mom and Dale's dad marry. The sons still live with the parents so they must now share a room. Initial antipathy threatens the household's peace and the parents' relationship. Dad lays down the law: both slackers have a week to find a job. Out of the job search and their love of music comes a pact that leads to friendship but more domestic disarray compounded by the boys' sleepwalking. Hovering nearby are Brennan's successful brother and his lonely wife: the brother wants to help sell his step-father's house, the wife wants Dale's attention, and the newlyweds want to retire and sail the seven seas. Can harmony come from the discord?
3 wins & 2 nominations.
$100,468,793
Columbia Pictures