IMDb 5.7 2008 HD

Drillbit Taylor

Drillbit Taylor

2008
Comedy
110 min PG-13 USA
5.825 / 10
5.7 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Steven Brill / Wilma Garscadden-Gahret / Jack Gill
Starring
Owen Wilson / Leslie Mann / Nate Hartley / Troy Gentile / David Dorfman / Alex Frost / Josh Peck / Casey Boersma

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

predictable lighthearted amusing uneven charming silly bland fun disappointing earnest forgettable

Reviews

C
Clara Davies
May 1, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The promise of a high-concept teen comedy involving a hired bodyguard who turns out to be a bit of a scam artist is present in 'Drillbit Taylor', but the execution falls short of its potential. Owen Wilson is…

R
Robert Sterling
May 1, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

For a film that hinges on a rather outlandish premise, 'Drillbit Taylor' manages to be surprisingly watchable. The story of three freshmen outsourcing their protection to a con artist is a recipe for chaos, and the film largely…

G
Genevieve Dubois
May 1, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

One approaches 'Drillbit Taylor' with certain expectations, given its premise and star, but the reality is a rather pedestrian comedy. The central conceit—a trio of high schoolers enlisting a vagrant to fend off a bully—is inherently amusing, but…

M
Marcus Thorne
May 1, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This is a film that wears its heart on its sleeve, even if that sleeve is a bit grubby. 'Drillbit Taylor' pitches a simple, albeit slightly absurd, scenario: three bullied schoolboys hire a seemingly capable bodyguard, only to…

E
Eleanor Vance
May 1, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

A decidedly uneven affair, 'Drillbit Taylor' attempts to fuse teen comedy with a touch of misguided vigilante fantasy. Owen Wilson, as the titular con artist bodyguard, offers his usual laid-back charm, but it’s not quite enough to elevate…

FAQs

The bullying in 'Drillbit Taylor' is presented as a significant threat to the protagonists' well-being, driving their decision to hire a bodyguard. While the film uses this as a catalyst for comedy, it doesn't shy away from depicting the impact of such torment on young individuals. The bullies' actions are shown to be relentless, creating a palpable sense of fear for the main characters.