Step Brothers
2008 · 98 min · Director: Adam McKay
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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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The strongest emotional signals are Humor, Joy, Smile. Genres: Comedy. AI estimate.
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Details
- Directed by
- Adam McKay
- Written by
- John C. Reilly, Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, John C. Reilly
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2008
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Country
- United States
- Genres
- Comedy
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Humor
- Data updated
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