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Role Models

2008Movie1 h 39 minR

Comedy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic617.1Rotten Tomatoes77%74%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Late 2000s Comedy Nostalgia
  • Boy Meets Girl Mentorship
  • Pop Culture Satire
  • Feel-Good Family Film
  • Stoner Humor & Slapstick
  • Character Growth Arc
  • Ensemble Chemistry
  • Lighthearted Escapism

Cast

24 of 47

Crew

Directed by
David Wain
Written by
Paul Rudd, Ken Marino, David Wain
Produced by
Mary Parent, Luke Greenfield, Scott Stuber
Music by
Craig Wedren

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 7, 2008 · 1 h 39 min · R

Released
November 7, 2008
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$28 million
Box office
$92 million
Available in
82 countries

Tropes

Establishing Character Moment, What the Hell, Hero?, Cloud Cuckoo Lander +9

  • Establishing Character Moment
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Cloud Cuckoo Lander
  • Drugs Are Bad
  • Distracted by the Sexy
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Bromantic Comedy
  • Does This Remind You of Anything?
  • Mama Bear
  • Serious Business
  • Bitch in Sheep's Clothing
  • Friendship Denial

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Role Models?"

Questions about Role Models

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Role Models?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Role Models from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Role Models worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Role Models okay for kids?

RStrong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Role Models make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Role Models?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

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 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 tropes for it, including Establishing Character Moment, What the Hell, Hero?, and Cloud Cuckoo Lander.