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Step Brothers

2008 · 98 min · Director: Adam McKay ★ IMDb 6.9 · 346,007 ratings

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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 month 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?

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Step Brothers (2008) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Humor 45%, Joy 25%, Smile 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure

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25%Joy
20%Smile
  1. Humor45%
  2. Joy25%
  3. Smile20%
  4. Love10%

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The strongest emotional signals are Humor, Joy, Smile. Genres: Comedy. AI estimate.

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Cast

John C. Reilly

Dale Doback

Richard Jenkins

Dr. Robert Doback

Adam Scott

Derek Huff

Rob Riggle

Randy

LP
Lurie Poston

Tommy

EY
Elizabeth Yozamp

Tiffany

LM
Logan Manus

Chris Gardoki

TT
Travis T. Flory

Redheaded Kid

LR
Lili Rose McKay

7-Year-Old Girl

SP
Shira Piven

Nurse

SM
Seth Morris

Doctor

WF
Wayne Federman

Blind Man

MQ
Maria Quiban

TV Anchor

DS
Danielle Schneider

Receptionist

Gillian Vigman

Pam Gringe

Brian Huskey

Interviewer

Details

Directed by
Adam McKay
Type
Movies
Released
2008
Runtime
98 min
Country
United States
Genres
Comedy
Ratings
★ IMDb 6.9 · 346,007 ratings
Feels mostly
Humor
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