Step Brothers
“They grow up so fast.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-14
Top Cast
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Will Ferrell
Brennan Huff
John C. Reilly
Dale Doback
Richard Jenkins
Dr. Robert Doback
Mary Steenburgen
Nancy Huff
Adam Scott
Derek Huff
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 20, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$65M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$128.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.97x
+$63.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam McKay
- Screenplay & Story
- Will Ferrell, Adam McKay
- Original Score
- Jon Brion
- Original Title
- Step Brothers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $65M
- Worldwide Gross
- $128.1M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Mosaic Media Group, Gary Sanchez Productions, Relativity Media, Apatow Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam McKay
Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, John C. Reilly
Jon Brion
Oliver Wood
Brent White
Will Ferrell, Judd Apatow, Jimmy Miller, Adam McKay, David B. Householter
Department Leadership Roster
Adam McKay
Director
Will Ferrell
Screenplay
Judd Apatow
Producer
Jimmy Miller
Producer
Oliver Wood
Director of Photography
Brent White
Editor
Clayton Hartley
Production Design
Susan Matheson
Costume Design
Adam McKay
Screenplay
Jon Brion
Original Music Composer
John Robotham
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Step Brothers
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What is Step Brothers about?
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.
Who directed Step Brothers?
Step Brothers was directed by Adam McKay.
Who stars in Step Brothers?
The principal cast of Step Brothers includes Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Richard Jenkins, Mary Steenburgen, Adam Scott.
When was Step Brothers released and how long is it?
Step Brothers was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Step Brothers?
Step Brothers had a reported production budget of $65M and grossed $128.1M at the worldwide box office (1.97 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Step Brothers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Step Brothers was composed by Jon Brion.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Step Brothers?
Step Brothers holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).