Netflix’s Latest Hit Is an Archaic Raunchy Comedy Featuring Jennifer Aniston and Emma Roberts

Published 12/17/2024, 12:01 AM EST

As the halls deck up in preparation for the fast-approaching festive season, Netflix dons a magician’s hat to fill the holiday atmosphere with freshness and nostalgia. Although the season calls for a designated slate of holiday binges every year, they also serve as a reminder for the classics that remain a forever staple. With the streaming mogul doubling down on its content library with a surprise slate of refreshments on every occasion, this Jennifer Aniston and Emma Roberts-led comedy has become a fan-favorite this year-end.

Bringing back the old and stirring the pot of gold, Aniston and Roberts’ decade-old comedy now confronts fresh love on Netflix.

A Netflix-favorite comedy starring Jennifer Aniston and Emma Roberts

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The streaming phenomenon is an unsaid validation of the adage, “Better late than never,” and Jennifer Aniston’s We’re the Millers featuring Emma Roberts, gives it a knowing nod. Considered one of the most underrated bawdy comedies of all time, We’re the Millers has been trending on Netflix’s Top 10 most-streamed films for four weeks in the US, positioning itself in seventh on this one. While the cast may have showcased comedic timing with the flick, Netflix’s role in its latest streaming popularity affirms it is never too late for a good laugh.

The film was added to Netflix’s ever-expansive library on December 1. While the year-end usually has viewers flocking to holiday-themed releases, especially the ones arriving recently, festivity also acts as a default summon of classics, alongside a good belly laugh. However, We’re the Millers' securing its spot on netizens’ top 10 must-watch list gives the comedy a second wind as it finds the perfect timing years later.

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Considering We’re the Millers is counterattacking every new festive release to breathe a new life into the comedy before the fans can watch it for themselves, here is a lowdown on the story.

What is the plot of We’re the Millers starring Jennifer Aniston and Emma Roberts?

We’re the Millers is a 2013 comedy directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber starring Jennifer Aniston, Emma Roberts, Will Poulter, Jason Sudeikis, Nick Offerman, Kathryn Hahn, Molly Quinn, and Ed Helms. Based on a story by Bob Fisher and Steve Faber, the film follows David Burke (Sudeikis), a small-scale cannabis dealer who hires a fake family, hoping to smuggle a large shipment from Mexico to the US.

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The fake family comprises Rose O’Reilly (Aniston), a stripper, Casey Mathis (Roberts), a homeless teenager, and Kenny Rossmore (Poulter), a neighbor. The R-rated comedy boasts the funny bones for 110 minutes as the four embark on a chaotic road trip filled with border patrol challenges, family bonding moments, and hilarious misadventures. As Netflix now gives it a festive jolt ahead of Christmas, the likelihood of We’re the Millers becoming a holiday favorite increases every minute.

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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