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Role Models

2008·Movie
1h 39min·R
69
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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

They're about to get more than they plea-bargained for.

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.
BromanceMentorshipUnderdog StoryFeel-Good ComedyRedemption ArcAdult HumorQuirky CharactersHeartwarmingAlternative Family

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Role Models legally?

Role Models is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Role Models worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Role Models rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Role Models?

1 h 39 min

Role Models runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Role Models?

Critics69
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Role Models much the same way.

Was Role Models a box office hit?

Budget$28 million
Box office$92 million

Yes. It cost about $28 million to make and earned $92 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What language is Role Models in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Role Models?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Role Models in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Role Models use?

Establishing Character MomentWhat the Hell, Hero?Cloud Cuckoo LanderDrugs Are BadDistracted by the SexyFreudian ExcuseBromantic ComedyDoes This Remind You of Anything?Mama BearSerious BusinessBitch in Sheep's ClothingFriendship Denialand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for Role Models, including Establishing Character Moment, What the Hell, Hero?, Cloud Cuckoo Lander.