Step Brothers

"They grow up so fast."

Jul 25 2008 R 1h 38m
Comedy

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.

Plot

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?

Written by

Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, John C. Reilly

Directed by

Adam McKay

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Apatow Productions, Relativity Media, Gary Sanchez Productions, Mosaic Media Group, Columbia Pictures

Languages

Español, English

Awards

3 wins & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
329,110
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
51
Popularity
NA