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Behind the scenes: Step Brothers do Karate

Overview

User Rating:
6.8/10   27,526 votes
Director:
Adam McKay
Writers (WGA):
Will Ferrell (screenplay) &
Adam McKay (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
25 July 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
They grow up so fast.
Plot:
Two spoiled guys become competitive stepbrothers after their single parents get hitched. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(125 articles)
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for crude and sexual content, and pervasive language.
Runtime:
98 min | Germany:105 min (extended version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Spanish
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS
Certification:
Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | USA:R (certificate #44260) | Ireland:16 | UK:15 | Singapore:M18 | Philippines:R-18 (MTRCB) | Australia:MA | Sweden:7 | Portugal:M/12 | Peru:14 | Finland:K-13
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In the final song "Por Ti Volare", Will Ferrell is actually singing and John C. Reilly is actually playing drums. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: After the drive home following the failed Prestige Worldwide presentation, the boys burst into the house. To the right of the main entry door there is a mirror, and a crew member in black clothing can be seen trying to stay out of the shot. more
Quotes:
Brennan Huff: Shut your mouth. Sh-sh-shut your mouth. more
Movie Connections:
Features "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels" (2007) more
Soundtrack:
Por ti Volare more

FAQ

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How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
Is "Step Brothers" based on a novel?
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Step Laughter, 4 January 2009
7/10
Author: C G from United States

This was quite a funny movie. Of course the entire premise is utterly ridiculous, two "grown men" ages 39 and 40, still job-less, living with their parents? It seemed to me that these two guys acted like 9 year-olds, but that is what makes it funny. I think this movie was even funnier than Talladega Nights, Ferrell & Reilly's first collaboration.

There was a very thin and outrageous plot, but it lent itself to tons of improvisation, and in turn creating some of the ridiculous scenes, circumstances, and dialog. And seeing Mary Steenburgen curse like a sailor was hysterical. Ferrell and Reilly both play their characters to the hilt, as does Adam Scott, the evil younger brother, and his insane wife played by Kathryn Hahn. Overall there is an equal amount of slapstick, dialog, and potty humor (well okay, probably a bit heavier on the potty humor).

Though the movie itself is very hysterical, there are also some equally good bloopers, cut scenes, etc. on the DVD bonus materials. These are as hysterical as the movie was. I highly recommend renting the DVD and watching the extra features.

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