Drillbit Taylor (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2008, Drillbit Taylor is a comedy film directed by Steven Brill, running about 102 minutes. “You get what you pay for” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three kids hire a low-budget bodyguard to protect them from the playground bully, not realising he is just a homeless beggar and petty thief looking for some easy cash.
Who’s in it. Drillbit Taylor stars Owen Wilson as Drillbit Taylor, Leslie Mann as Lisa, Josh Peck as Ronnie and David Dorfman as Emmit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Drillbit Taylor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drillbit Taylor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drillbit Taylor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drillbit Taylor (2008)?
- In US, Drillbit Taylor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Drillbit Taylor worth watching?
- Drillbit Taylor holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drillbit Taylor?
- Drillbit Taylor stars Owen Wilson, Leslie Mann, Josh Peck, David Dorfman and Nate Hartley.
- When was Drillbit Taylor released?
- Drillbit Taylor was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.