Role Models
Seen it?2008 | 99 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it was a solid box office hit, though it had a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$93 million worldwide on a $28 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 197K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Wain
- Seann William ScottAnson Wheeler
- Paul RuddDanny Donahue
- Christopher Mintz-PlasseAugie Farks / Blufgan of Xanthia
- Bobb'e J. ThompsonRonnie Shields
- Elizabeth BanksBeth
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- Ken MarinoJim Stansel
- Kerri KenneyLynette Farks
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