The Do-Over poster

The Do-Over (2016)

Film · 1h 48m · Rated R

Action, Adventure, Comedy

Two friends fake their deaths for a raunchy, pulpy adventure that quickly spirals into broad, brisk chaos.

Big broad humor. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Netflix.

The Do-Over parents guide

It stays inside its R, with moderate sex and nudity, and some violence.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Strong
Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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What is The Do-Over about?

The life of a bank manager is turned upside down when a friend from his past manipulates him into faking his own death and taking off on an adventure.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed bySteven Brill
StarringAdam Sandler, David Spade, Paula Patton, Kathryn Hahn, Nick Swardson, Matt Walsh

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