Q 01/05

Which two actors play the title characters, Brennan Huff and Dale Doback?

A) Will Ferrell and Steve Carell

B) Seth Rogen and John C. Reilly

C) Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly

D) Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson

Answer · why

C) Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly

It was their second film together, and Reilly also shares the story credit.

Q 02/05

How old are Brennan and Dale when the film begins?

A) 39 and 40

B) 41 and 42

C) 44 and 45

D) 47 and 48

Answer · why

A) 39 and 40

Both still live at home when their single parents meet and marry.

Q 03/05

Who directed Step Brothers?

A) Judd Apatow

B) Todd Phillips

C) Jay Roach

D) Adam McKay

Answer · why

D) Adam McKay

It was the third McKay-Ferrell feature after Anchorman and Talladega Nights; McKay later won an Oscar for writing The Big Short.

Q 04/05

Which actress plays Brennan's mother, Nancy Huff?

A) Sissy Spacek

B) Mary Steenburgen

C) Kathy Bates

D) Diane Keaton

Answer · why

B) Mary Steenburgen

Richard Jenkins plays Dale's father Robert, a doctor, and the two elope early in the film.

Q 05/05

What is Dale's father Robert's profession?

A) A lawyer

B) A dentist

C) A doctor

D) A pilot

Answer · why

C) A doctor

Richard Jenkins plays him, and it is Robert who arranges the job interviews the boys ruin.