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Drillbit Taylor (2008)

โ€œYou get what you pay for.โ€

5.9/10 ยท 1,143 votes 1h 50m pg-13 Comedy

#180 of 219 films from 2008 #2389 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Steven Brill ยท Written by Seth Rogen, John Hughes, Kristofor Brown

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Overview

Dealing with a sociopathic school bully, three high school freshmen hire a low-budget bodyguard to protect them, not realizing he is just a homeless beggar and petty thief looking for some easy cash.

Cast

Owen Wilsonas Drillbit Taylor
Leslie Mannas Lisa
Nate Hartleyas Wade
Troy Gentileas Ryan
David Dorfmanas Emmit
Alex Frostas Filkins
Josh Peckas Ronnie
Casey Boersmaas Chuck
Dylan Boersmaas Nick
Lisa Ann Walteras Dolores
Beth Littlefordas Barbara
David Koechneras Frightened Dad
Matt Walshas Not for Pot Driver
Janet Varneyas Attractive Woman Driver

Facts

Release dateFebruary 4, 2008
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) โ€” about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$40,000,000
Box office$32,900,000 (0.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0817538

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Questions

How long is Drillbit Taylor?
Drillbit Taylor runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is Drillbit Taylor worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 1,143 votes, which places it #180 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 18%) and #2389 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Drillbit Taylor?
Drillbit Taylor was directed by Steven Brill. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Walk of Shame (2014), Hubie Halloween (2020), Mr. Deeds (2002).
Who stars in Drillbit Taylor?
Owen Wilson as Drillbit Taylor; Leslie Mann as Lisa; Nate Hartley as Wade; Troy Gentile as Ryan; David Dorfman as Emmit; Alex Frost as Filkins.
What is Drillbit Taylor rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Drillbit Taylor?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10194.

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