We're the Millers (2013)

A small-time drug dealer, a stripper, and two strangers pose as a family to smuggle marijuana across the Mexican border in this raucous R-rated comedy.

We're the Millers - Movie Information

  • Original Title: We're the Millers
  • Release Year: 2013
  • Directed by: Rawson Marshall Thurber
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Comedy, Crime
  • Age Rating (US): R
  • Runtime: 1h 50m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • Release Date (Theatrical): August 7, 2013 (Canada - 14A), August 7, 2013 (United States - R), August 22, 2013 (United Kingdom - 15), August 28, 2013 (Germany - 12), September 18, 2013 (France - U), August 30, 2013 (India), August 15, 2013 (Australia - MA15+), September 28, 2013 (Brazil - 14), September 6, 2013 (Mexico - C), September 17, 2013 (Italy - T), November 8, 2013 (Spain - 16)
  • Alternative Titles: Obitelj Miller (HR), 名瞞戇族 (HK), Familjetrippen (SE), ¿Quiénes son los Miller? (MX), 米勒一家 (CN), 우리는 밀러 가족 (KR), हम हैं मस्ताने मिलर्स (IN), We are the Millers (US)
  • Production Companies: New Line Cinema, Newman/Tooley Films, Bad Version, Slap Happy Productions, Heyday Films, BenderSpink
  • Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

We're the Millers - Plot

A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move a huge shipment of weed into the U.S. from Mexico.

We're the Millers - Trailer

Watch the official trailer and see the fake Miller family's chaotic border run unfold:

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We're the Millers - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Rawson Marshall Thurber

Main Cast

  • Jennifer Aniston
  • Jason Sudeikis
  • Emma Roberts
  • Will Poulter
  • Ed Helms
  • Nick Offerman
  • Kathryn Hahn
  • Molly C. Quinn
  • Tomer Sisley
  • Matthew Willig

Writers

  • Bob Fisher
  • Steve Faber
  • Sean Anders
  • John Morris

Producers

  • Chris Bender
  • Vincent Newman
  • Tucker Tooley
  • Happy Walters

We're the Millers - FAQs

Where can you stream We're the Millers?

We're the Millers is available to stream on fuboTV with a subscription. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. Availability may vary by region.

Is We're the Millers based on a true story?

No, We're the Millers is not based on a true story. It is an entirely fictional comedy written by Bob Fisher, Steve Faber, Sean Anders, and John Morris. The premise of a drug dealer assembling a fake family to smuggle marijuana across the Mexican border is purely invented for comedic effect.

Who are the main actors in We're the Millers?

The film stars Jason Sudeikis as small-time drug dealer David Clark and Jennifer Aniston as stripper Rose O'Reilly. Emma Roberts and Will Poulter play the fake teenage children Casey and Kenny. Supporting roles are filled by Ed Helms, Nick Offerman, Kathryn Hahn, and Tomer Sisley.

What is We're the Millers rated and why?

We're the Millers is rated R by the MPA for crude sexual content, pervasive language, drug material, and brief graphic nudity. The film's humor relies heavily on adult situations and profanity, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. Parental guidance is strongly advised.

What is We're the Millers about?

David Clark, a small-time Denver pot dealer, is coerced by his supplier into smuggling a massive marijuana shipment from Mexico. To avoid suspicion at the border, he recruits a stripper, a runaway teen, and a naive neighbor kid to pose as his wholesome all-American family — with chaotic results.

How much did We're the Millers earn at the box office?

We're the Millers was a major box office success, grossing approximately $270 million worldwide against a production budget of $37 million. That makes it one of the most profitable R-rated comedies of 2013, significantly outperforming studio expectations and cementing its status as a crowd-pleasing hit.

Who directed We're the Millers?

We're the Millers was directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, known for his work on Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004). Thurber brings a sharp comedic sensibility to the film, balancing broad slapstick with character-driven humor across the road trip narrative.

Are there similar movies to We're the Millers?

If you enjoyed We're the Millers, you might also like Road Trip (2000), EuroTrip (2004), National Lampoon's Vacation (1983), Horrible Bosses (2011), and Wanderlust (2012). These films share a similar blend of raunchy humor, ensemble comedy, and road-trip or fish-out-of-water misadventures.

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