The Canadian Encyclopedia — neutral, cited, updated
July 26, 2026Sources cited
Canadianwire.
Canada’s encyclopedia & explainer
Home›Entertainment›Film›We're the Millers
Entertainment • Film

We're the Millers

"We're the Millers" is a 2013 American comedy road film about a small-time marijuana dealer who assembles a fake family to smuggle drugs from Mexico into the United States.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

"We're the Millers" is a 2013 American comedy road film about a small-time marijuana dealer who assembles a fake family to smuggle drugs from Mexico into the United States. It was directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber and stars Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts, and Will Poulter.

Plot

The film follows David Clark, a small-time marijuana dealer who is forced to transport a large shipment from Mexico. To avoid suspicion at the border, he recruits neighbours and acquaintances to pose as his wife and children.

Cast and characters

Jason Sudeikis stars as David Clark, with Jennifer Aniston as Rose O'Reilly, Emma Roberts as Casey Mathis, and Will Poulter as Kenny Rossmore. The supporting cast includes Ed Helms, Nick Offerman, Kathryn Hahn, and Molly Quinn.

Production and release

The film was directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber and written by Bob Fisher, Steve Faber, Sean Anders, and John Morris from a story by Fisher and Faber. It was released in the United States in August 2013.

Reception

The film was marketed as a comedy with crime and road-movie elements. Available sources in this query primarily provide plot and credit information rather than detailed critical or box-office data.

Key facts

  • "We're the Millers" was released in 2013 as an American comedy film.
  • The film was directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber.
  • Jason Sudeikis plays David Clark, a small-time pot dealer.
  • Jennifer Aniston, Emma Roberts, and Will Poulter play the people recruited to pose as David's family.
  • The story centres on a marijuana smuggling trip from Mexico to the United States.
🍁
Canadian context

The film was widely distributed internationally and is part of mainstream English-language comedy cinema that has been available to Canadian audiences through theatres and home media.

Frequently asked questions

What is We're the Millers about?
It is about a marijuana dealer who creates a fake family to help smuggle drugs from Mexico into the United States.
Who directed We're the Millers?
Rawson Marshall Thurber directed the film.
Who stars in We're the Millers?
The main cast includes Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts, Will Poulter, and Ed Helms.
When was We're the Millers released?
It was released in 2013 in the United States.
What genre is We're the Millers?
It is generally described as a comedy, and also as a road film and crime film.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We're_the_Millers
    Supports: Year, director, cast, screenplay credits, and basic plot summary
  2. AllMovie — https://www.allmovie.com/movie/were-the-millers-am25420
    Supports: Year, genre, director, cast, screenplay credits, and plot summary
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/were_the_millers
    Supports: Synopsis and genre descriptions
  4. VH1 — https://www.vh1.com/news/7b0m95/were-the-millers-jason-sudeikis-jennifer-aniston
    Supports: Cast and broad premise
  5. Movie Insider — https://www.movieinsider.com/m3160/were-the-millers
    Supports: Release timing and premise