Bros [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD]

Director: Nicholas Stoller Nicholas Stoller

Overview

Awkward, introverted Bobby (Billy Eichner) struggles to get his innovative LGBTQ museum off the ground with his squabbling colleagues. Claiming to be content with his single status, he suddenly meets the charismatic and attractive Aaron (Luke Macfarlane), and sparks fly. Yet Aaron possesses battles of his own, and the two men navigate the emotional highs and lows of contemporary dating in tandem with their own fears of commitment. Nicholas Stoller co-writes and directs the romantic comedy co-starring Kristin Chenoweth, Jim Rash, and Monica Raymund.

Product Details

Release Date:	11/22/2022
UPC:	0191329217313
Original Release:	2022
Rating:	R
Source:	Universal Studios
Language:	English
Time:	1:56:00
Sales rank:	20,298

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Luke Macfarlane	Aaron Shepard
Billy Eichner	Bobby Leiber
Monica Raymund	Tina
Dot-Marie Jones	Cherry
Jim Rash	Robert
Debra Messing	Debra Messing
Amy Schumer	Eleanor Roosevelt
Guillermo Diaz	Edgar(as Guillermo Díaz)
Kenan Thompson	James Baldwin
Amanda Bearse	Mrs. Shepard
Brock Ciarlelli	Steve
Harvey Fierstein	Louis
Eve Lindley	Tamara
Bowen Yang	Lawrence Grape
Matthew Wilkas	Handsome Grindr Guy
Miss Lawrence	Wanda
Jai Rodriguez	Jason
Iván Amaro Bullón	Bear
Guy Branum	Henry
Ryan Faucett	Josh Evans
Ts Madison	Angela(as Ts Madison)
Becca Blackwell	Lucas
Benito Skinner	Actor
Peter Kim	Peter
Shannon O'Neill	Paula
Ryan Daly	Grindr Guy
Mark Haynes	Rowdy Bear #2
Symone	Marty
Joey Taranto	Singing Waiter #1
Jillian Gottlieb	Samantha
Stephen Beers	Football Player
Joanne Lamstein	Straight Liberal Mom
Gina Jun	Guest
Kirk Kely	Guest
Anthony Gullotta	Athlete
William Popp	Pride Awards Football Player
Maria VanCartier	Gala Member
Lauren Yaffe	Lawyer
Anthony DeVito	Straight Liberal Dad
John-Deric Mitchell	Vogue Dancer in Parade #1
Doug Trapp	Movie Exec
Justin Covington	Paul
Phil Blevins	Gym Instructor
Eileen Noonan	Party Guest Two
King Kai	Polyamorous Couple
Antonio Liranzo	Hot Gay Guy
Courtney Chu	Teenage Girl
Thomas Vorsteg	Polyamorous Man
Courtney Bassett	Singing Waiter
Jovan E'Sean	Football Player
Chris Carver	Dancer
Everett Quinton	Melvin Funk
Anthony Ferrara	Pride Parade Participant
Derrick Delgado	Brian
Alex Ringler	Baseball Player's Man
Robby Johnson	Bobby's Father
Dayna Tidwell	Pride Parade Goer
D'Lo	Tom
Rick Crom	Grape's Neighbor
Jamyl Dobson	Joel
Dylan Brown	Robert's Girlfriend
Dahlia Rodriguez	Hannah
George Dvorsky	Bruce
Anne Stott	Restaurant Patron
Jared Nathaniel Garner	Dj
Cedric Leiba, Jr.	Harness Guy
Feliziano Flores	Rowdy Bear
Allison Reese	Aaron's Restaurant
Aidan Wharton	Football Player
Erica Diederich	Lesbian
A.C. Quagliato	Partygoer
Brayden Morgan	Judgey Boy
Lorenzo Scott	Paul's Grandpa
Hansel Alexander Carter, IV	Bartender
Nanie Mendez	Party Guest
Julia Scotti	Straight Older Woman
Trey Shields	Football Player
Keith Milkie	Baseball Player
Clayton Paterson	Hot Santa
Daren Fleming	Drag Queen
Edythe Jason	Paul's Grandma
Legendary Monster Babylon	Vogueing Man
Cara Lonning	Receptionist
Charles J. Roby	Wealthy Benefactor
Jesus Martinez	Drag Queen
Marc Shaiman	Composer

Technical Credits

Nicholas Stoller

Billy Eichner

Nicholas Stoller	Director,Screenwriter,Producer
Billy Eichner	Screenwriter,Executive Producer
Karl Frankenfield	Executive Producer
Judd Apatow	Producer
Josh Church	Producer
Ashley Marks	Casting
Dan Bricker	Sound Mixer
Lyndsey Schenk	Sound Editor
Gayle Keller	Casting

Editorial Reviews

Director Nicholas Stoller (The Five-Year Engagement) writes with actor Billy Eichner (Parks and Recreation) for Bros, a romantic comedy with a long-overdue twist. Despite a supporting cast of notable stars, the film suffers from a hit-and-miss first half that might be disappointing for some from this already worn-out genre, keeping them from viewing the more impactful second half. Bobby Leiber (Eichner) is neck-deep in planning and opening the first major LGBTQ+ museum. As a result, he has little time for relationships, relying instead on hook-ups. This works just fine because it meshes well with his commitment issues. But one night, while clubbing, he notices Aaron Shepherd (Luke Macfarlane), who also hides commitment issues deep within seemingly endless, multi-person hook-ups. The two couldn't be more different: Bobby is thin and cerebral, while Aaron is muscular and impulsive. But these differences might be just the thing each has needed in their lives, allowing them both to finally discover there is more to life than sad dancing, boring partners, and even more monotonous sex. But first, they have to convince each other that they're worth more than that. The script is good once it gets going. Unfortunately, it does take a while to get there. What could have been a touching story of finding one's self in a world of scrutiny and non-acceptance is presented instead as a cringe-worthy hour of questionably directed non-heterosexual clichés more suited to the 1980s and even, at times, the 1970s. When Bobby first sits down with his museum staff, there isn't any question about how each identifies because they look like a set of well-worn stereotype flash cards. The same applies to clubbing scenes, where the revelers often look like a Village People casting call. These combine to make some good jokes in the script less effective. This might be by design, to give straight viewers what they expect. But there are a few scenes that the unknowing straight person may find uncomfortable. The intention may have been to educate people, but the message gets lost in a flurry of threesomes, bad sex jokes, and awkward family conversations. Because of this, some viewers might not make it through this to the genuinely good tale that is the meat of the story - how Bobby and Aaron manage to find each other and themselves. This is where the script shines, as do the performances by Eichner and Macfarlane, buoyed by good chemistry between them. Their fears, needs, and genuine affection for each other come through and is a perfect representation that the LGBTQ+ community hurts and loves just like everyone else. One thing that isn't inconsistent in the movie is the soundtrack. Each song is perfectly placed, even in the more frantic first half. It is especially effective once the two leads start spending more time together. The song, penned by Eichner, in the final major scene is a testament to his writing skills. Bros isn't the perfect film for mainstreaming a non-hetero romantic comedy. This is a shame because there is so much potential, not to mention talent, that went into it. The comedy part is stretched and, in the first act, often limited to derogatory non-binary humor. But the romantic aspect of the film is tender, genuine, and precisely what the genre needs. Now that Eichner has the uncomfortable jokes out of the way, he can concentrate on scripting something solid that meets the needs of both elements in this genre.