Step Brothers (2008)
Kernel Score: 72% · 3,437 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy
Released: 2008-07-25
Runtime: 98 minutes
Is Step Brothers worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Two grown men become stepbrothers and act like children. It's loud, crude and relentlessly silly, with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly going all in. If that sounds fun, it's very funny; if not, it's a long 98 minutes.
Watch it if you
- like absurd, crude comedies
- enjoy Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly
- want something dumb and fun
Skip it if you
- dislike crude humour
- want clever or subtle comedy
Best for: Comedy night with friends
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Step Brothers
- Stream: YouTube TV, MGM+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Movies like Step Brothers
If you liked Step Brothers, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Friday (1995) — 80%: Laid-back, quotable comedy about neighbourhood life.
- Wet Hot American Summer (2001) — 60%: Absurd, silly comedy full of oddballs.
- The King of Staten Island (2020) — 77%: Comedy of a stuck man-child.
- Strays (2023) — 79%: Crude, foul-mouthed comedy about misfit friends.
- A Night at the Opera (1935) — 85%: Classic zany comedy.
- Weird Science (1985) — 72%: 80s comedy of nerdy chaos.
Director
Cast
- Will Ferrell as Brennan Huff
- John C. Reilly as Dale Doback
- Richard Jenkins as Dr. Robert Doback
- Mary Steenburgen as Nancy Huff
- Adam Scott as Derek Huff
- Kathryn Hahn as Alice
- Andrea Savage as Denise
- Rob Riggle as Randy
- Lurie Poston as Tommy
- Elizabeth Yozamp as Tiffany
Step Brothers FAQ
Is Step Brothers worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Two grown men become stepbrothers and act like children. It's loud, crude and relentlessly silly, with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly going all in. If that sounds fun, it's very funny; if not, it's a long 98 minutes.
Where can I watch Step Brothers?
In the US you can stream Step Brothers on YouTube TV and MGM+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What is Step Brothers rated?
Step Brothers is rated R.
What movies are like Step Brothers?
If you liked Step Brothers, try Friday, Wet Hot American Summer, The King of Staten Island and Strays.