Our Idiot Brother
Our Idiot Brother

Our Idiot Brother

2011Movie90 minEnglish

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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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users74%
Director: Jesse PeretzGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

When Ned (Paul Rudd) is released from prison, he has nowhere to go and no one to turn to, so he imposes himself on each of his three sisters. He's a naive and good-natured man, but his well-meaning interference in their lives causes chaos and exposes the secrets and anxieties they've been hiding.

Critical Reception

Our Idiot Brother received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Paul Rudd's performance and the film's charming, albeit conventional, humor. While some found the plot predictable, many appreciated its warmth and relatable family dynamics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its warm and humorous portrayal of sibling relationships.
  • Paul Rudd's performance as the well-meaning but hapless protagonist was a highlight.
  • Some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic, but the ensemble cast often elevated the material.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's humor and the relatable family dynamics, with many appreciating Paul Rudd's likeable performance. Some found the story a bit too predictable, but overall it was considered an enjoyable and heartwarming comedy.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'Splintered' before being changed to 'Our Idiot Brother'.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Really good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This has a fantastic cast of characters. Paul Rudd leads excellently, but the rest of the cast is so good that he doesn't have to carry the movie. Too often the lead overpowers t...