Drillbit Taylor is a 2008 American coming-of-age comedy film directed by Steven Brill, produced by Judd Apatow, Susan Arnold and Donna Arkoff Roth with screenplay by Kristofor Brown and Seth Rogen based on an original story by John Hughes. In the film, three high school pupils decide to hire an adult bodyguard to protect them from two bullies who endlessly harass and abuse them before developing a friendly relationship with him. The film stars Owen Wilson as the eponymous role, alongside Nate Hartley, Troy Gentile, David Dorfman, Alex Frost, Josh Peck and Leslie Mann in supporting roles. Drillbit Taylor was released by Paramount Pictures on March 21, 2008. Upon release, the film received mixed reviews, with criticism directed mainly toward the screenwriting and the direction and the mean-spirited nature, but praised the humor, Wilson's performance and the chemistry between the cast.
| Director | Steven Brill |
| Produced by | Judd Apatow, Susan Arnold, Donna Arkoff Roth |
| Screenplay by | Kristofor Brown, Seth Rogen |
| Story by | Edmond Dantès, Kristofor Brown, Seth Rogen |
| Starring | Owen Wilson, Leslie Mann, Danny McBride, Josh Peck |
| Music | Christophe Beck |
| Cinematography | Fred Murphy |
| Edited by | Brady Heck, Thomas J. Nordberg |
| Production, company | Apatow Productions |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Released | March 21, 2008 |
| Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $40 million |
| Box office | $49.7 million |
| Netflix ID | 70079752 |
About Drillbit Taylor
Judd Apatow-produced comedy about three kids who hire a bodyguard to protect them from a playground bully. The film was based on an original idea from filmmaker John Hughes. It was his last film before his death.
Achievement of Drillbit Taylor
Seth Rogen co-wrote the screenplay with Kristofer Brown. It would be distributed by Paramount Pictures.
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Films directed by Steven Brill.. Apatow Productions films.. Films produced by Judd Apatow.. 2000s teen comedy films.. Films about bullying.. American high school films.. Films about educators.. American teen comedy films.
Latest information about Drillbit Taylor updated on July 28 2021.
