We're the Millers

David Clark is a small-time pot dealer who recruits a waitress and two teenagers to pose as his family so he can smuggle a giant stash of marijuana across the border. The ragtag quartet has to act like a suburban family to avoid suspicion, which leads to a string of awkward checkpoints, close calls, and comedic miscommunications. As they drive together, each character's quirks and secrets create friction and unexpected warmth, with the plan’s practical demands clashing with the emotional dynamics that develop on the road. The film keeps its tone light, piling on physical comedy and awkward situations while avoiding major plot spoilers.

Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, the screenplay credits Bob Fisher, Steve Faber, and Sean Anders. The movie was released in 2013 and leans on its ensemble cast to sell the outrageous premise.

The film was a commercial success, earning well over $200 million worldwide, a strong return for a midbudget comedy and one of the bigger box office hits of that year for its genre.

Critics were mixed, but audiences responded more warmly, reflected in its solid viewer ratings, including a 6.838/10 average from vote aggregations. Reviewers praised the cast chemistry, especially the interplay between Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis, while noting the plot leans on broad humor and predictable beats. Major themes include chosen family, trust, and the absurdity that comes from pretending to be something you are not.

We're the Millers left a mark on pop culture as a go-to example of the faux-family road-trip comedy. Several scenes, like awkward family photo ops and contrived holiday moments, became shorthand in jokes and references. The film also helped showcase Emma Roberts and Will Poulter in comedic supporting roles, and it reinforced Jennifer Aniston's status as a reliable lead in mainstream comedies.