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Role Models

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd in Role Models (2008)
This is the first theatrical trailer for Role Models, directed by David Wain.
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  • Comedy
Wild behavior forces a pair of energy drink reps to enroll in a Big Brother program.Wild behavior forces a pair of energy drink reps to enroll in a Big Brother program.Wild behavior forces a pair of energy drink reps to enroll in a Big Brother program.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
230K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,140
589
  • Director
    • David Wain
  • Writers
    • Timothy Dowling(story)
    • W. Blake Herron(story)
    • Paul Rudd(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Paul Rudd
    • Seann William Scott
    • Elizabeth Banks
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Wain
  • Writers
    • Timothy Dowling(story)
    • W. Blake Herron(story)
    • Paul Rudd(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Paul Rudd
    • Seann William Scott
    • Elizabeth Banks
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 215User reviews
    • 127Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

    Videos2

    Role Models: Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:28
    Role Models: Trailer #1
    Role Models
    Interview 0:30
    Role Models

    Photos223

    Seann William Scott in Role Models (2008)
    David Wain in Role Models (2008)
    Seann William Scott and Bobb'e J. Thompson in Role Models (2008)
    Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd in Role Models (2008)
    Paul Rudd in Role Models (2008)
    Jane Lynch in Role Models (2008)
    Seann William Scott, Bobb'e J. Thompson, and Nicole Randall Johnson in Role Models (2008)
    Ken Marino in Role Models (2008)
    Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd, and David Wain in Role Models (2008)
    Role Models (2008)
    Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd in Role Models (2008)
    Jane Lynch and A.D. Miles in Role Models (2008)

    Top cast

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    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Danny
    Seann William Scott
    Seann William Scott
    • Wheeler
    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Beth
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    Christopher Mintz-Plasse
    • Augie
    Bobb'e J. Thompson
    Bobb'e J. Thompson
    • Ronnie
    Jane Lynch
    Jane Lynch
    • Sweeny
    Ken Jeong
    Ken Jeong
    • King Argotron
    Ken Marino
    Ken Marino
    • Jim Stansel
    Kerri Kenney
    Kerri Kenney
    • Lynette
    • (as Kerri Kenney-Silver)
    A.D. Miles
    A.D. Miles
    • Martin
    Joe Lo Truglio
    Joe Lo Truglio
    • Kuzzik
    Matt Walsh
    Matt Walsh
    • Davith of Glencracken
    Nicole Randall Johnson
    Nicole Randall Johnson
    • Karen
    Alexandra Stamler
    Alexandra Stamler
    • Esplen
    • (as Allie Stamler)
    Carly Craig
    Carly Craig
    • Connie
    Jessica Morris
    Jessica Morris
    • Linda the Teacher
    Vincent Martella
    Vincent Martella
    • Artonius
    Armen Weitzman
    Armen Weitzman
    • Party Dude
    • Director
      • David Wain
    • Writers
      • Timothy Dowling(story) (screenplay)
      • W. Blake Herron(story)
      • Paul Rudd(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Many lines in the film were improvised. The writers did constant rewrites and came up with ideas during filming but had to stop because of the 2007 Writers Guild strike.
    • Goofs
      In the beginning when they are in the minotaur shaped car going from school to school promoting minotaur energy drinks, Wheeler has his helmet off which switches from being in his lap to the back of the car when switching angle views.
    • Quotes

      Barista: Good morning! Can I take your order?

      Beth: Can I get a tall chai?

      Danny: And a large black coffee.

      Barista: A what?

      Danny: Large black coffee.

      Barista: Do you mean a venti?

      Danny: No, I mean a large.

      Beth: He means a venti. Yeah, the biggest one you've got.

      Barista: Venti means large.

      Danny: No. Venti means "twenty".

      Beth: Danny...

      Danny: Yeah. "Large" is large. In fact, "tall" is large, and "grande" is Spanish for large. "Venti" is the only one that doesn't mean large. It's also the only one that's Italian. Congratulations! You're stupid in three languages.

      Barista: Look, dick... venti is a large coffee.

      Danny: Oh, really? Says who, Fellini?

      Beth: [quickly reaches for her wallet] How much is that? Here's a ten.

      Danny: Do you, uh, accept lire? Or is it all Euros now?

    • Crazy credits
      Halfway through the end credits, we cut back to Gayle Sweeny repeating her suggestive use of a hot-dog toward Jim Stansel (continuously pushes the end out of its bun while he sticks it back in).
    • Alternate versions
      Unrated Version Includes 8 cuts and 2 using alternative footage, total difference is 2:12 min.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Alice in Wonderland/Stolen/Brooklyn's Finest (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Broken and Bent
      Written by Peter Salett

      Performed by Peter Salett

    User reviews215

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    So much funnier than I was expecting
    After seeing the trailer for Role Models, I thought it looked like a funny movie, but I wasn't expecting much, I was thinking they might have just shown the great parts in the trailer and that would be it. But I took the opportunity and saw Role Models the other day and I have to say this is completely opposite from what I was expecting, first off I was worried that there was going to be a lot of gross humor and the kids might be more annoying than funny, but it turn out that this was one of the funniest movies I have seen this year. I just couldn't stop laughing throughout this film, who knew that Sean William Scott could actually be really funny? I know there are a lot of Stiffler fans that will hate that sentence, but I don't remember a time that I laughed so hard at his character. He and Paul Rudd both worked so well together and were terrific on screen, this was the last duo on Earth that I expected such great laughs from.

    Wheeler and Danny both work for an energy drink company, but after a very hard day for Danny he crashes their company truck on school property, but his ex-girlfriend, Beth, who is a lawyer is able to get them just 150 hours community service with two kids, one is a total dungeons and dragons nerd and the other is just a pain in the butt. You know how the story goes, Danny learns how to be happy and Wheeler finally grows up into a more father figure role.

    Now the story is something we have seen a million times before, but it's still a great comedy. Jane Lynch who is becoming one of my favorite comedic actresses, you've also seen her in 40 year old virgin, she is just absolutely hilarious in this movie and has all the best lines "You know what I ate for breakfast? Cocaine. You know what I ate for lunch? Cocaine..." she is such a great and fun actress to watch on screen. I really loved Role Models, it turned out to be a great comedy and was an absolute blast to watch. I highly recommend if you get the chance to see it, take it, it's a guaranteed laugh.

    8/10
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    • Nov 12, 2008

    FAQ4

    • Is "Role Models" based on a book?
    • Is LAIRE a real game?
    • Was it originally intended for Wheeler to go to the final battle in the Minotaur outfit?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 7, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Big Brothers
    • Filming locations
      • South Pasadena, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Relativity Media
      • Stuber/Parent
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $28,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $67,294,270
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,167,085
      • Nov 9, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $92,649,419
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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