Our Idiot Brother (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2011, Our Idiot Brother is a comedy and drama film directed by Jesse Peretz, running about 90 minutes. “Everybody has one” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Our Idiot Brother stars Paul Rudd as Ned, Elizabeth Banks as Miranda, Zooey Deschanel as Natalie and Emily Mortimer as Liz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Our Idiot Brother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $24.8M 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 Our Idiot Brother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Idiot Brother tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Idiot Brother (2011)?
- In US, Our Idiot Brother 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 Our Idiot Brother worth watching?
- Our Idiot Brother holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Our Idiot Brother?
- Our Idiot Brother stars Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Mortimer and Steve Coogan.
- When was Our Idiot Brother released?
- Our Idiot Brother was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.