Role Models
“They're about to get more than they plea-bargained for.”
Synopsis
Two salesmen trash a company truck on an energy drink-fueled bender. Upon their arrest, the court gives them a choice: do hard time or spend 150 service hours with a mentorship program. After one day with the kids, however, jail doesn't look half bad.
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Seann William Scott
Anson Wheeler
Paul Rudd
Danny Donahue
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Augie Farks / Blufgan of Xanthia
Bobb'e J. Thompson
Ronnie Shields
Elizabeth Banks
Beth
Jane Lynch
Gayle Sweeny
Ken Jeong
King Argotron
Ken Marino
Jim Stansel
Kerri Kenney
Lynette Farks
A.D. Miles
Martin
Joe Lo Truglio
Kuzzik of Xanthia
Matt Walsh
Davith of Glencracken
Nicole Randall Johnson
Karen Shields
Allie Stamler
Sara / Esplen, the Goddess of Navalore
Carly Craig
Connie
Jessica Morris
Linda the Teacher
Vincent Martella
Artonius of Xanthia
Armen Weitzman
Party Dude
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 9, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$28M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$92.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.3x
+$64.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Wain
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Rudd, David Wain, Ken Marino, Timothy Dowling
- Original Score
- Craig Wedren
- Original Title
- Role Models
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $28M
- Worldwide Gross
- $92.4M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Stuber/Parent
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Wain
Paul Rudd, David Wain, Ken Marino, Timothy Dowling, William Blake Herron
Craig Wedren
Russ T. Alsobrook
Eric Kissack
Andrew Z. Davis, Luke Greenfield, Dan Kolsrud, Mary Parent, Matt Seigel
Department Leadership Roster
David Wain
Director
Paul Rudd
Screenplay
David Wain
Screenplay
Ken Marino
Screenplay
Timothy Dowling
Screenplay
Luke Greenfield
Producer
Mary Parent
Producer
Scott Stuber
Producer
Craig Wedren
Original Music Composer
Eric Kissack
Editor
Russ T. Alsobrook
Director of Photography
Stephen J. Lineweaver
Production Design
Jeff Imada
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 Role Models
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Role Models about?
Two salesmen trash a company truck on an energy drink-fueled bender. Upon their arrest, the court gives them a choice: do hard time or spend 150 service hours with a mentorship program. After one day with the kids, however, jail doesn't look half bad.
Who directed Role Models?
Role Models was directed by David Wain.
Who stars in Role Models?
The principal cast of Role Models includes Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bobb'e J. Thompson, Elizabeth Banks.
When was Role Models released and how long is it?
Role Models was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Role Models?
Role Models had a reported production budget of $28M and grossed $92.4M at the worldwide box office (3.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Role Models?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Role Models was composed by Craig Wedren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Role Models?
Role Models holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; 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.).