100+ Movies like Step Brothers
Youth in Revolt
Both "Youth in Revolt" and "Step Brothers" revolve around immature, irresponsible protagonists who struggle to become functioning adults. The main characters are overgrown adolescents still living at home, engaging in childish antics and lacking direction in life. They form an unlikely bond over shared interests and rebel against parental authority figures. Their outrageous behavior strains family relationships and causes chaos, but ultimately they find purpose and maturity through creative self-expression and reconciliation with loved ones. The movies explore themes of arrested development, dysfunctional families, and the journey to embrace responsibility while retaining a youthful spirit.
Failure to Launch
Both "Failure to Launch" and "Step Brothers" center around immature adult men who refuse to leave their parents' homes and become independent. In "Step Brothers", Brennan and Dale are forced to live together as step-brothers after their parents marry, while in "Failure to Launch", Tripp is a 35-year-old man still living with his parents. The plots follow the men's journeys to finally grow up and move out, with the help of romantic interests (Paula for Tripp, and Brennan and Dale bonding with each other). Parental intervention plays a key role, as the parents in both films scheme to get their sons to leave the nest. Ultimately, the men mature, find success in their careers/business ventures, and establish healthy adult relationships by the end. The movies share themes of extended adolescence, family dynamics, and the struggle to embrace responsibility.
Are We There Yet?
Both "Step Brothers" and "Are We There Yet?" follow the story of immature adults who are forced into an unexpected family situation, initially clashing with the children/step-siblings but eventually bonding with them over shared interests and experiences. The central characters start off as irresponsible and childish but undergo personal growth and maturity through their interactions with the children. The movies explore themes of family, responsibility, and finding one's place in the world through comedic misadventures and heartwarming character development. The plots revolve around the protagonists overcoming their differences and learning to embrace their new family dynamic, culminating in a positive resolution where they find fulfillment and acceptance.
Rudderless
Both "Rudderless" and "Step Brothers" center around immature adult men who are forced to live together and initially clash, but eventually bond over a shared interest (music in "Rudderless", childish antics in "Step Brothers"). They form an unlikely partnership that allows them to embrace their inner child and find success and fulfillment through creative self-expression, overcoming disapproval from more successful family members. The movies explore themes of arrested development, the struggle to find one's purpose, and the healing power of embracing your true self. Both feature strained family relationships that are ultimately repaired through the protagonists' journeys of self-discovery.
The Land of Steady Habits
Both "The Land of Steady Habits" and "Step Brothers" center around immature adult men struggling to find purpose and independence in life. In "Step Brothers", Brennan and Dale are forced to live together as step-brothers and initially clash, but eventually bond over their shared interests and form an entertainment company. In "The Land of Steady Habits", Anders is recently divorced and retired, feeling lost and engaging in reckless behavior like doing drugs with his neighbor's son Charlie. His son Preston is also struggling with addiction and unemployment. Like Brennan and Dale, Anders and Preston must learn to mature and find their own paths in life. Both films explore themes of arrested development, dysfunctional families, and the challenges of growing up and becoming responsible adults.
The Royal Tenenbaums
Both "The Royal Tenenbaums" and "Step Brothers" center around dysfunctional families with immature adult children struggling to find their place in the world. The protagonists are grown men who still live at home with their parents and have failed to achieve success or independence. A key event forces the protagonists to confront their immaturity and lack of direction - in "Step Brothers" it's the parents getting married, while in "The Royal Tenenbaums" it's the father's return after abandoning the family. Over the course of the films, the protagonists form an unlikely bond and begin to mature, though their childish antics persist. Ultimately, they find a sense of purpose and the families reconcile, though not without overcoming significant conflicts and personal crises along the way. The movies explore themes of arrested development, family dysfunction, and the struggle to grow up through quirky characters and offbeat humor.
Daddy's Home
Both "Step Brothers" and "Daddy's Home" revolve around immature adult men who are forced to live together and initially clash, but eventually bond over shared interests and form an unlikely friendship. The central conflict arises from an arrogant, successful outsider who tries to drive a wedge between the two men and undermine their relationship. This leads to a climactic event where the two protagonists reconcile and unite against the antagonist. In the end, the protagonists embrace their childlike natures, strengthen their bond, and find success in their own unconventional way, while the antagonist is humbled and accepts their relationship. The movies explore themes of family, masculinity, and the struggle to grow up while maintaining one's identity.
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
Both "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" and "Step Brothers" revolve around immature adult men who are forced into situations that require them to act more responsibly. In "Step Brothers", Brennan and Dale become step brothers and must find jobs or be evicted, while in "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates", the brothers Mike and Dave must bring well-behaved dates to their sister's wedding. The movies follow the characters' journeys of bonding, getting into outrageous antics, straining relationships with family, and ultimately maturing to some degree by the end. The central themes of arrested development, dysfunctional families, and the struggle to grow up are present in both films. The plots involve the male protagonists meeting unconventional female partners who initially deceive them but eventually help them grow. Both movies feature raunchy humor, over-the-top comedic set pieces, and heartwarming resolutions where the characters find success while still retaining their childlike spirits.
Daddy's Home 2
Both "Step Brothers" and "Daddy's Home 2" revolve around immature adult men who are forced to live together and initially clash, but eventually bond over shared interests and form a close friendship. The movies explore themes of family, parenthood, and the struggle to grow up and become responsible adults. In both films, the main characters face conflicts with their fathers/father figures who disapprove of their immaturity. The plots involve the men attempting to prove themselves and gain their fathers' respect, while also dealing with romantic relationships and career ambitions. Ultimately, the movies celebrate the importance of family, embracing one's inner child, and finding a balance between responsibility and enjoying life.
Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story
Both "Step Brothers" and "Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story" follow immature, childish protagonists who struggle to grow up and become functioning adults. The movies parallel each other in depicting the protagonists' journeys of self-discovery, bonding with an unlikely companion, and eventually finding purpose and success through embracing their quirky personalities. The films share themes of arrested development, dysfunctional families, and the importance of staying true to oneself. The protagonists face adversity from more successful family members but ultimately triumph by pursuing their passions and ambitions, despite initial failures. The movies employ crude humor and over-the-top antics to comedically portray the protagonists' immaturity and unconventional paths to maturity.
Why Him?
Both "Step Brothers" and "Why Him?" are comedies that revolve around immature adult men who struggle to gain the approval of their potential in-laws. The central conflict arises when the protagonists (Dale and Brennan in "Step Brothers", Laird in "Why Him?") clash with the fathers of their love interests due to their inappropriate and childish behavior. Despite initial resistance, the fathers eventually come to accept and embrace the protagonists' eccentricities, leading to a resolution where the families unite. The movies explore themes of arrested development, family dynamics, and the challenges of gaining acceptance from disapproving parents or authority figures through outrageous comedic situations.
The Even Stevens Movie
Both "The Even Stevens Movie" and "Step Brothers" center around immature adults who are forced to live together due to family circumstances - in "Step Brothers", Brennan and Dale become step-brothers when their parents marry, while in "The Even Stevens Movie", the Stevens family is brought together on a reality show. The protagonists initially clash but eventually bond over shared interests and form a close friendship. They face opposition from antagonistic family members (Derek in "Step Brothers", Miles in "The Even Stevens Movie") who look down on them. The movies follow the protagonists' journey of growth and self-discovery as they pursue their passions (Prestige Worldwide in "Step Brothers", Ren's relationship with Jason in "The Even Stevens Movie") and ultimately find success and acceptance from their families. Both films use humor to explore themes of family, maturity, and following one's dreams.
Grown Ups
Both "Step Brothers" and "Grown Ups" revolve around groups of immature adult men who are forced to reunite and confront their arrested development. In "Step Brothers", Brennan and Dale are forced to live together as step brothers after their parents get married, leading to initial conflict but eventual bonding over their shared childish interests. Similarly in "Grown Ups", a group of childhood friends reunite after their youth basketball coach dies, allowing them to rekindle their friendship and relive their glory days while dealing with their dysfunctional adult lives and families. The movies explore themes of male bonding, refusing to grow up, and finding purpose through rekindling old relationships and passions. The plots follow the groups as they engage in immature antics, strain their relationships with more responsible partners, but ultimately learn to embrace their inner child while still maturing as adults.
Old Dogs
Both "Step Brothers" and "Old Dogs" follow a similar story arc of immature, irresponsible adult men being forced into caretaker roles for children, which leads to personal growth and maturity. The protagonists in both films are best friends who initially struggle with childcare responsibilities thrust upon them. Through a series of comedic mishaps and bonding experiences with the children, they gradually learn to embrace their roles as father figures. The films explore themes of arrested development, friendship, and the challenges of adulthood. Ultimately, the protagonists find fulfillment in their new roles and responsibilities, while also strengthening their relationships with each other and their families.
Jack and Jill
Both "Step Brothers" and "Jack and Jill" revolve around immature, childish adults who struggle to function independently in society. The protagonists are forced into living together due to their parents' marriage, leading to initial conflict that gradually transforms into an unlikely bond over shared interests and rejection of societal norms. The movies follow their journeys of self-discovery, forging meaningful relationships, and ultimately embracing their quirky personalities while finding success in unconventional ways. Themes of family, acceptance, and the importance of staying true to oneself are central to both films' narratives.
Stuck on You
Both "Stuck on You" and "Step Brothers" revolve around pairs of immature, codependent adult men who are forced to become more independent and mature. In "Stuck on You", conjoined twins Bob and Walt must learn to live separately after Walt's acting success leads them to get surgically separated. Similarly in "Step Brothers", Brennan and Dale are forced to move out and get jobs after their parents get married. The movies follow the characters' journeys of initially resisting growing up, bonding over their shared interests and immaturity, and ultimately embracing responsibility and independence by the end. Key plot points include the main characters' initial clashes, their bonding over shared passions like music/entertainment, outside pressures forcing them apart, and their eventual reunions and successes after maturing. Both films explore themes of arrested development, brotherhood, and finding one's purpose in life.
Role Models
Both "Step Brothers" and "Role Models" follow immature, irresponsible adult men who are forced into mentorship roles with younger individuals, initially resisting but gradually bonding with their mentees over shared interests and life experiences. The protagonists start as dysfunctional slackers but mature through their mentorship experiences, finding purpose and repairing relationships with loved ones. The movies explore themes of arrested development, unlikely friendships, and the power of embracing one's inner child. The protagonists' journeys involve overcoming initial conflicts, learning life lessons, and ultimately achieving personal growth and success through their newfound responsibilities.
The Break-up Artist
Both "Step Brothers" and "The Break-up Artist" revolve around immature adults who initially clash but eventually bond over shared interests and become successful in their unconventional careers. The protagonists in both movies face opposition from rivals in their respective fields - Derek in "Step Brothers" and Rick in "The Break-up Artist" - but ultimately reconcile with them. The movies explore themes of family, finding one's purpose, and embracing one's inner child. The protagonists undergo character growth, transitioning from dysfunctional individuals to responsible adults while still retaining their quirky personalities. Both films feature romantic subplots and culminate in the protagonists achieving professional success while mending broken relationships.
The Motel Life
Both "The Motel Life" and "Step Brothers" center around pairs of adult brothers who are immature, aimless, and struggling to become independent. The brothers have a dysfunctional but close relationship, bonding over shared interests and misadventures. A major plot point involves one brother committing an accidental crime (killing a child in The Motel Life, damaging property in Step Brothers) that strains their relationship and forces them to go on the run or face consequences. The stories follow the brothers' journeys to repair their bond, find purpose, and mature into functioning adults, often through creative pursuits like music or entertainment. Reconciliation with family members and romantic relationships also play a role in the brothers' growth and redemption arcs by the end of the films.
Surviving Christmas
Both "Step Brothers" and "Surviving Christmas" revolve around immature, dysfunctional adults who struggle to find their place in the world and form meaningful connections. The protagonists in both movies are forced into new family dynamics - Brennan and Dale become step brothers, while Drew pays to become part of the Valco family for Christmas. This leads to initial conflict and clashes, but over time the protagonists bond with their new "families" and find a sense of belonging. Both movies explore themes of arrested development, the importance of family, and the need to embrace one's inner child. The protagonists undergo character growth, learning to be more responsible while still retaining their childlike spirit. Ultimately, they find fulfillment in forging genuine relationships and creating their own unconventional families.