Our Idiot Brother movie poster

Our Idiot Brother

"Everybody has one"

August 26, 2011 1h 30m 6.1/10 (1,009 votes)

Originally released in 2011. Our Idiot Brother is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jesse Peretz.

Starring Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, and Zooey Deschanel

Synopsis

Everybody has one—the sibling who is always just a little bit behind the curve when it comes to getting his life together. For sisters Liz, Miranda and Natalie, that person is their perennially upbeat brother, Ned. But as each of their lives begins to unravel, Ned's family comes to realise that Ned isn't such an idiot after all.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 26, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (1,009 votes)
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Budget $5M Production budget
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Box Office $24.8M 5.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$5,000,000
Revenue
$24,816,118

Production Companies

  • Big Beach
  • Likely Story
  • Yuk Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Idiot Brother about?

Everybody has one—the sibling who is always just a little bit behind the curve when it comes to getting his life together. For sisters Liz, Miranda and Natalie, that person is their perennially u...

Who directed Our Idiot Brother?

Our Idiot Brother was directed by Jesse Peretz.

How long is Our Idiot Brother?

Our Idiot Brother has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Our Idiot Brother released?

Our Idiot Brother was released on August 26, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Our Idiot Brother?

The main cast of Our Idiot Brother includes Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Mortimer, Steve Coogan.

Is Our Idiot Brother worth watching?

Our Idiot Brother has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 1,009 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.