You, Me and Dupree, 2006, Owen Wilson, Matt Dillon, Kate Hudson, Michael Douglas
You, Me and Dupree is a comedy film released on July 14, 2006. It is directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, written by Mike LeSieur, and produced by Mary Parent, Scott Stuber, and Owen Wilson.
The film revolves around newlyweds Carl and Molly Peterson (Matt Dillon and Kate Hudson), inviting the best man of their wedding, Randolph Dupree (Wilson), to move in with them, after he has lost his job and apartment. But Dupree inevitably overstays his welcome.
Tagline: Two's company. Dupree's a crowd.
The film's production budget totalled $54 million. Composer Rolfe Kent scored the film, and at the very last minute - a mere week before the press screenings - his score was replaced by one written by Theodore Shapiro. The scene that has Dupree arriving by plane on the wrong island was shot in the same valley as Jurassic Park. In the special features of the film, there is a different version trailer of You, Me and Dupree where in the trailer Dupree and Molly are married and Carl moves in. Also, there is a horror/thriller trailer version where Carl murders people.
The film holds a 22% rating on the popular film review site Rotten Tomatoes, and most critical reactions have been negative. As of November 12, 2006, the film has grossed a total of $75,628,110 in the United States box office. It has also grossed $50,485,853 in the foreign market for a total of $126,113,963 worldwide.
Cast
Owen Wilson Randolph Dupree
Matt Dillon Carl Peterson
Kate Hudson Molly Thompson Peterson
Michael Douglas Mr. Bob Thompson
Seth Rogen Neil