Role Models
Two jaded energy‑drink salesmen are sentenced to mentor troubled teens for 150 hours of community service, forcing them to confront their own disillusionment while battling a demanding program director and the chaotic lives of the kids they’re meant to help.
“They're about to get more than they plea-bargained for.”
Synopsis
Two salesmen cause damage to a company truck during an energy drink-fueled binge. When arrested, they are given a choice by the court: serve a prison sentence or complete 150 hours of community service through a mentorship program. After spending just one day working with at-risk youth, they begin to see the appeal of jail.
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A crew of 73+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Eric KissackShot by Russ T AlsobrookScored by Craig WedrenDesigned by Stephen J Lineweaver
Box Office
2008 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 3.3× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$92.4M
US & Canada: $67.3M — 73% of worldwide · International: $25.1M (27%)
Opening weekend: $19.2M — 28% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $26.4M — 39% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,792 theaters
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- Les Grands Frèresfr
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Cast & Crew
73 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Paul Rudd
as Danny
Seann William Scott
as Anson Wheeler
Elizabeth Banks
as Beth
Christopher Mintz Plasse
as Augie Farks / Blufgan of Xanthia
Bobb E J Thompson
as Ronnie Shields
Jane Lynch
as Sweeny
Ken Jeong
as King Argotron
Ken Marino
as Jim Stansel
Kerri Kenney
as Lynette
A D Miles
as Martin
Joe Lo Truglio
as Kuzzik of Xanthia
Matt Walsh
as Davith of Glencracken
Supporting cast
50Nicole Randall Johnson
as Karen Shields
Allie Stamler
as Sara / Esplen, the Goddess of Navalore
Carly Craig
as Connie
Jessica Morris
as Linda the Teacher
Vincent Martella
as Artonius of Xanthia
Armen Weitzman
as Party Dude
Jorma Taccone
as Mitch from Graphics
Nate Hartley
as Rule Master
David Wain
as Chevron Baine
Amanda Righetti
as Isabel
Tina Casciani
as Gretchen
Shane Arenal
as Student in Hall
Nina Hellman
as Barista
Louis C K
as Security Guard
Zaid Farid
as Tow Truck Driver
Hunter Brochu
as Boy in Video
Zandy Hartig
as Panda Loving Big
Keegan Michael Key
as Duane
Emily Mostyn Brown
as Laire Singer
Joshua L K Patterson
as Gleebo
Peter Salett
as Ladislas of Pleasure
Lorna Scott
as Horse Scooter Woman
Caleb Matthew Collins
as Little at Campfire
Nick Nervies
as Ronnie's Friend JJ
Kurt Doss
as Ronnie's Friend Kyle
Tajh Bellow
as Ronnie's Friend Zak
Shawn Huang
as Ronnie's Friend Little Jack
Seth Herzog
as Bell-Ringing Winged Creature
Eva Card
as Chocolate Strawberry Girl
James Henderson
as Party Goer
Jenny Robertson
as Elevator Mom
Jeanine Jackson
as Burger Hole Waitress
Matt Ballard
as Valconian Swordsman
Cody Lawrence
as Skateboard Kid
Arturo Gil
as Chip Monk Puppeteer
Cindy Sorensen
as Chip Monk Puppeteer
Matt Malloy
as David Garvin (uncredited)
Michelle Lenhardt
as Sarah (uncredited)
Nicole Neuman
as Sara (uncredited)
George Sharperson
as Jailer (uncredited)
Jenn Gotzon Chandler
as Sexy Hiker (uncredited)
Mark Kubr
as Centaur Man (uncredited)
Samantha Kelly
as Centaur Woman (uncredited)
Heather Black
as Cassadonian LARP (uncredited)
Gary Sievers
as Cassadonian LARP (uncredited)
Martin Pierron
as Elf LARP (uncredited)
Gregory Schmauss
as Warrior LARP (uncredited)
Warren Tatoy
as LARPer (uncredited)
Stephen Weese
as Pirate (uncredited)
David Soldinger
as Party Goer (uncredited)
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