Role Models
Two immature men turn community service into an unexpectedly heartfelt crash course in becoming dependable mentors.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- irreverent
- witty
- raunchy
- lazy sunday
- comedy night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film crude but consistently funny, with solid performances from its ensemble cast.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Danny and Wheeler are assigned as big brothers to Augie and Ronnie despite their own emotional immaturity and poor judgment.
Augie's commitment to live action role-playing and his identity as Blufgan of Xanthia shape the central mentorship storyline.
Danny feels stuck and has alienated Beth, while Wheeler pursues empty sexual encounters before confronting the need to become dependable.
Danny's bond with Augie and Wheeler's bond with Ronnie develop in parallel, with both men making mistakes and attempting to improve.
Films like Role Models, and why
The Hangover
crude buddy comedy built around immature men whose friendship and responsibility toward younger characters prompt personal growth
The Pacifier
raunchy, warm-hearted comedy pairing irresponsible adults with children and balancing slapstick with emotional redemption
The 40-Year-Old Virgin
irreverent ensemble comedy about arrested development, friendship, and learning responsibility through chaotic social obligations
Movie Details
- Director
- David Wain
- Release Date
- 2008-11-07
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (2224)
Cast
- Seann William Scott
- Paul Rudd
- Christopher Mintz-Plasse
- Bobb'e J. Thompson
- Elizabeth Banks
- Jane Lynch
- Ken Jeong
- Ken Marino
- Kerri Kenney
- A.D. Miles
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Starz Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Role Models about?
- Two immature men turn community service into an unexpectedly heartfelt crash course in becoming dependable mentors.
- What is Role Models like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Role Models as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Role Models violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Role Models as mild.
- What did critics think of Role Models?
- Critics broadly found the film crude but consistently funny, with solid performances from its ensemble cast.
- Which films are like Role Models?
- Films with a similar feel include The Hangover, The Pacifier, and The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
- How long is Role Models?
- Role Models runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch Role Models?
- In United States, Role Models streams on Starz Apple TV channel.
