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Step Brothers

Step Brothers

July 25, 2008· 1h 38m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score6.8

Brennan Huff and Dale Doback might be grown men. But that doesn't stop them from living at home and turning into jealous, competitive stepbrothers when their single parents marry. Brennan's constant competition with Dale strains his mom's marriage to Dale's dad, leaving everyone to wonder whether they'll ever see eye to eye.

Critics Sentiment

Critics6.8
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14 reviews·Last updated 28d ago
Peak Moment

Brennan sings Por ti volare while Dale plays drums on stage

8.9at 1h 28m
Lowest Moment

Brennan and Dale argue and move out to live independently

5.2at 1h 14m
Biggest Swing

The film drops significantly when Brennan and Dale separate (5.2) but rebounds dramatically for their climactic musical performance (8.9), creating the largest emotional swing of 3.7 points

Step Brothers maintains consistently strong comedy throughout most of its runtime, with reviewers praising the chemistry between Ferrell and Reilly and their commitment to the absurd premise. The film peaks with the Prestige Worldwide video and the climactic musical performance, while dipping during the separation sequence where the focus shifts from the core duo's antics. Overall, critics found it gleefully stupid but consistently funny, with genuine heart beneath the crude humor.

14 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb, Tmdb
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Brennan and Dale introduced as immature adults living with parents
5.0
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Nancy and Robert marry forcing Brennan and Dale together
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Dale punches Derek leading to Brennan and Dale bonding
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Brennan and Dale perform poorly at job interviews arranged by Robert
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Robert and Nancy announce their divorce at Christmas after boat crash
5.0
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Brennan and Dale argue and move out to live independently⬇ Lowest moment
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Brennan sings Por ti volare while Dale plays drums on stage⬆ Peak moment
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Parents reunite and Brennan Dale operate Prestige Worldwide successfully
5.0
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