Our Idiot Brother

2011 · 90 min · EN · R · 6.1 (1,074 votes)

Dir. Jesse Peretz · Starring Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Mortimer, Steve Coogan, Rashida Jones · Music Nathan Larson

“Everybody has one”

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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.

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This film feels like a warm, slightly messy hug from your family. It's a charmingly wry and heartfelt exploration of sibling bonds, offering gentle humor and a comforting, observational pace. Expect an endearing, optimistic spirit amidst relatable domestic chaos, leaving you with a genuine smile.

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