Drillbit Taylor_
"You get what you pay for."
Dealing with a sociopathic school bully, three high school freshmen hire a low-budget bodyguard to protect them, not realizing he is just a homeless beggar and petty thief looking for some easy cash.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Drillbit Taylor earned $32.9M against a $40.0M budget.
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Year context
Drillbit Taylor was released 18 years ago in 2008.
CAST (20)
Owen Wilson
Drillbit Taylor
Leslie Mann
Lisa
Nate Hartley
Wade
Troy Gentile
Ryan
David Dorfman
Emmit
Alex Frost
Filkins
Josh Peck
Ronnie
CB
Casey Boersma
Chuck
DB
Dylan Boersma
Nick
Lisa Ann Walter
Dolores
Beth Littleford
Barbara
David Koechner
Frightened Dad
Matt Walsh
Not for Pot Driver
Janet Varney
Attractive Woman Driver
Lisa Lampanelli
Ronnie's Mom
BO
Bill O'Neill
Dean
Shaun Weiss
Bus Driver
JV
Jordan Valacich
Cute Girl on Stairs
Danny McBride
Don
Ian Roberts
Jim
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$40.0M
Budget
$32.9M
Revenue
-18%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (1,080 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$40,000,000
Box Office
$32,900,000
Profit
$-7,100,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Drillbit Taylor about?
Dealing with a sociopathic school bully, three high school freshmen hire a low-budget bodyguard to protect them, not realizing he is just a homeless beggar and petty thief looking for some easy cash.
How long is Drillbit Taylor?
Drillbit Taylor has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who directed Drillbit Taylor?
Drillbit Taylor was directed by Steven Brill.
Who stars in Drillbit Taylor?
The cast of Drillbit Taylor includes Owen Wilson, Leslie Mann, Nate Hartley, Troy Gentile, David Dorfman.
How much did Drillbit Taylor make at the box office?
Drillbit Taylor earned $32,900,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $40,000,000.
What is the rating of Drillbit Taylor?
Drillbit Taylor has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 1,080 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
KEYWORDS (21)
prison
high school
beach
jealousy
homeless person
parent child relationship
fight
bodyguard
nerd
protection
bullying
substitute teacher
campus
teacher
principal
celebration
school bus
aftercreditsstinger
school life
teachers and students
school bullying