Popularity: 4 (history)
Director: | Etan Cohen |
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Writer: | Jay Martel, Etan Cohen, Ian Roberts, Adam McKay |
Staring: |
When obscenely rich hedge-fund manager James is convicted of fraud and sentenced to a stretch in San Quentin, the judge gives him one month to get his affairs in order. Knowing that he won't survive more than a few minutes in prison on his own, James desperately turns to Darnell-- a black businessman who's never even had a parking ticket -- for help. As Darnell puts James through the wringer, both learn that they were wrong about many things, including each other. | |
Release Date: | Mar 26, 2015 |
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Director: | Etan Cohen |
Writer: | Jay Martel, Etan Cohen, Ian Roberts, Adam McKay |
Genres: | Comedy |
Keywords | prison, fbi, training, securities, stocks and bonds , ignorance, house arrest, betrayal, cultural difference, gang, los angeles, california, prison sentence, car wash, embezzlement, racial stereotype, job promotion, entrepreneur, wrongful conviction, engagement party, rich man, fiancée, capoeira, wealth differences, south central los angeles, maximum security prison, dating boss' daughter, securities fraud |
Production Companies | Gary Sanchez Productions, RatPac Entertainment |
Box Office |
Revenue: $111,800,000
Budget: $40,000,000 |
Updates |
Updated: Aug 10, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
Name | Character |
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Will Ferrell | James King |
Kevin Hart | Darnell Lewis |
Alison Brie | Alissa |
Craig T. Nelson | Martin |
T.I. | Russell |
Greg Germann | Peter Penny |
Matt Walsh | Bathroom Stall Man |
Mariana Paola Vicente | Alissa's Friend |
Katia Gomez | Rosa |
Candi Brooks | Alissa's Friend |
Jimmy Fallon | Jimmy Fallon |
Edwina Findley | Rita |
Erick Chavarria | Cecelio |
Ariana Neal | Makayla |
Paul Ben-Victor | Gayle Burns |
John Mayer | John Mayer |
Jon Eyez | Big Mike |
Nito Larioza | Jaoa |
Dan Bakkedahl | Leo |
Ron Funches | Jojo |
Jackie Tuttle | Alissa's Friend |
Christopher Berry | Spider |
Raeden Greer | Groupie |
Elliott Grey | Judge V. Carlyle |
James Moses Black | FBI Agent |
Brian Oerly | Skinhead |
Chris Marroy | Trader |
Joshua Joseph Gillum | Rico |
Dave Davis | Cross Dresser |
T.J. Jagodowski | Chris |
Shad Gaspard | Big Ass Julian |
Dominique Perry | Shonda |
Eli Jane | Yoga Mom (uncredited) |
Erika Erica | Client (uncredited) |
Hans Marrero | Big Guy #3 (uncredited) |
Michael Martin | Homeless Guy |
Jason R.A. Foster | Car washer |
Michael P. Sullivan | Guy In Crowd |
Kevin Beard | Angry Protester #1 (uncredited) |
Name | Job |
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Doc Kane | ADR Mixer |
Gary Archer | Prosthetics |
Taryn Terrell | Stunts |
Kurt D. Lott | Utility Stunts |
Jay Martel | Story, Screenplay |
Maher Ahmad | Production Design |
Brett McKenzie | Art Direction |
Michael L. Sale | Editor |
Kelly Curley | Art Direction |
Ronald J. Webb | Music Editor |
Cate Hardman | Script Supervisor |
Patti Perret | Still Photographer |
Fernand Bos | Music Editor |
Justin Charles Evans | Stunt Double |
Steven Ritzi | Stunt Coordinator |
Richard Cowan | First Assistant Director |
Bart Brevé | First Assistant Editor |
Jason Marconi | Title Designer |
Mikki Levi | First Assistant Editor |
Scott August | Second Assistant Director |
Brian Scott Olds | Additional Editing |
Matthew Gatlin | Assistant Art Director |
Dave Kelsey | Set Designer |
Kelly Hemenway | Graphic Designer |
Alice Alward | Art Department Coordinator |
Michael A. Johnson | Leadman |
Mike DeGrazzio | Digital Imaging Technician |
Lawrence Karman | "A" Camera Operator |
David J. White II | First Assistant "A" Camera |
Michael Applebaum | "B" Camera Operator |
Henry Cline | "B" Camera Operator |
Robert Baird | First Assistant "B" Camera |
Tammy Sandler | Unit Publicist |
David Wyman | Production Sound Mixer |
Betsy Lindell | Boom Operator |
Ryan Putz | Utility Sound |
Andy Ryan | Chief Lighting Technician |
Jaim O'Neil | Assistant Chief Lighting Technician |
Jimi Ryan | Key Grip |
Nick Nicolay | Best Boy Grip |
Drew Guajardo | Assistant Property Master |
Ken Van Duyne | Assistant Costume Designer |
Andree Fortier | Costume Supervisor |
Patricia Gorman | Key Costumer |
Reba Saul | Key Costumer |
Steve Artmont | Makeup Department Head |
Carla Brenholtz | Key Makeup Artist |
Emily Tatum | Makeup Artist |
Bridget Cook | Hair Department Head |
Donna Spahn | Key Hair Stylist |
Carl G. Variste | Hairstylist |
Jennifer Hodges | Hairstylist |
Batou Chandler | Location Manager |
Gregory S. Carr | Second Second Assistant Director |
Randall S. Coe | Construction Coordinator |
John S. Baker | Special Effects Coordinator |
Bob Riggs | Special Effects Coordinator |
Doug Dovichi | Transportation Coordinator |
Kenneth Marsten | Additional Editor |
Abigail Callahan | Post Production Supervisor |
Jacob Eaton | Visual Effects Producer |
Tammy Fearing | Sound Supervisor |
Phil Barrie | Sound Effects Editor |
Lee Gilmore | Sound Effects Editor |
Joe Schiff | Dialogue Editor |
Larry Kemp | Dialogue Editor |
Christopher T. Welch | ADR Editor |
Cherie Tamai | Assistant Sound Editor |
Roy Seeger | Assistant Sound Editor |
Elmo Weber | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
Brad Sherman | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
Catherine Harper | Foley Artist |
Gregg Barbanell | Foley Artist |
Darrin Mann | Foley Mixer |
Thomas J. O'Connell | ADR Mixer |
Kostas Theodosiou | Digital Intermediate Colorist |
Dan Muscarella | Color Timer |
Monty L. Simons | Stunts |
Shay Cunliffe | Costume Designer |
Etan Cohen | Director, Screenplay |
Ian Roberts | Story, Screenplay |
Christophe Beck | Original Music Composer |
Gabe Hilfer | Music Supervisor |
Gene Serdena | Set Decoration |
Allison Jones | Casting |
John Bernecker | Stunt Double |
Carl Anthony Nespoli | Stunt Double |
Eric Salas | Stunt Double |
Nito Larioza | Choreographer |
Bob Dohrmann | Unit Production Manager |
Lex D. Geddings | Stunt Coordinator |
Bruce Jones | Visual Effects Supervisor |
George H. Anderson | Sound Designer |
Adam McKay | Story |
Tim Suhrstedt | Director of Photography |
Ed Borasch Jr. | Property Master |
Danny Cosmo | Stunts |
Name | Title |
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Jessica Elbaum | Executive Producer |
Chris Henchy | Producer |
Bob Dohrmann | Co-Producer |
Ravi D. Mehta | Executive Producer |
Kevin J. Messick | Executive Producer |
Steven Mnuchin | Executive Producer |
Will Ferrell | Producer |
Adam McKay | Producer |
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Popularity History
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2024 | 4 | 32 | 58 | 21 |
2024 | 5 | 33 | 63 | 22 |
2024 | 6 | 26 | 44 | 17 |
2024 | 7 | 31 | 58 | 17 |
2024 | 8 | 23 | 34 | 17 |
2024 | 9 | 24 | 53 | 15 |
2024 | 10 | 23 | 39 | 12 |
2024 | 11 | 22 | 37 | 12 |
2024 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 12 |
2025 | 1 | 24 | 44 | 16 |
2025 | 2 | 16 | 28 | 4 |
2025 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 2 |
2025 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
2025 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
2025 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
2025 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
2025 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
2025 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
2025 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Trending Position
Year | Month | High | Avg |
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2025 | 10 | 912 | 912 |
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2025 | 9 | 744 | 744 |
Year | Month | High | Avg |
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2025 | 8 | 594 | 777 |
Year | Month | High | Avg |
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2025 | 6 | 411 | 521 |
> An old concept with a new pair. First of all I don't wanna compare it with any movie like the others did. Many reviews bashing that it was rip-off of 'Big Stan'. Yes kind of similar theme, but there's a lot of difference. The concept was the same and the story happens in an alternate way like ' ... what if'. That means one takes place outside the prison and the other one in the prison. If you're a movie fanatic, you would enjoy the show other than going after flaws and resemblance. I had seen many weird combos, and I felt same feeling for this Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart, when I first heard about it. Like usual, once I watched the movie seem to be okay. Quite a show and equally good, one of the funniest combinations to entertain. I had a few good laughs and enjoyed the film. I would love to get a sequel for this, because these men coming together are double fun. So it should not be wasted ending with a one-off movie, but at least a duology or maybe a trilogy. Gosh, my crazy thought and expectation! 6.5/10
Pretty funny movie. Two of the most funniest people around. The movie was just your average type comedy movie but worth to see it at least once. ...