Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins (2008): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins is a 2008 romantic comedy directed by Malcolm D. Lee, starring Louis C.K. and Martin Lawrence. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $43.7 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Malcolm D. Lee
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins About?
The premise of Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A self-help guru and television personality, RJ Stevens, travels back to his hometown in Georgia for his parents’ milestone anniversary celebration. Leaving behind his high-profile fiancée and carefully constructed image, RJ is confronted by his eccentric family. They challenge his polished persona and force him to reconnect with his past, leading to a humbling and humorous experience as he re-evaluates his life.
Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- neo screwball comedy
- georgia usa
- woman punches a man
- man punches a woman
- brother
- love
- talk show host
- african american protagonist
- reuniting with family
- sex scene
- expletives
- swearing
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- explicit language
- explicit swearing
- name in title
- black american
- flat screen television
- fight
- stupidity
- interracial relationship
- womanizer
- barbecued ribs
- awkwardness
- embarrassment
- accident
- black stereotype
- animal sex
- family relationships
- thief
- big man
- strong man
- speech
- narcissism
- competitiveness
- homecoming
- family gathering
- dysfunctional family
- coming home
- comedy of manners
- american south
- affection
- vegetarian
- vegan
- wager
- spanking
- softball
- snake
- small town
- skunk
- single father
Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins Cast
Louis C.K. leads the cast, with Martin Lawrence. Directed by Malcolm D. Lee.
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Director Malcolm D. Lee
Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 4.9
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TMDB 60% User score
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Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins Plot Summary
What happens in Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. R.J. “Roscoe” Stevens, better known as Roscoe Jenkins, is a prominent talk-show host who enjoys a massive fan base while having left behind his awkward Southern origins. He is set to marry Survivor champion Bianca Kittles. However, when Roscoe reluctantly takes Bianca and their 10-year-old son, Jamaal, back to his quiet Southern hometown to celebrate his parents’ 50th wedding anniversary, he’s determined to demonstrate that he’s shed his past as a family outcast.
Full summary
The whole story of Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins, scene by scene
Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins Box Office & Budget
Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins grossed $43.7 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 1.2 times what it cost. $42.4 million came from the US and Canada and $1.2 million (3%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$43.7M
1.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $42.4M
- International
- $1.2M
- Budget
- $35M
Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Martin Lawrence Defeats Cedric the Entertainer
How Well Do You Know Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Roscoe Jenkins hold?
Cars in Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins
19 cars on screen, including the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit V Typ 1K and the 2007 Cadillac Escalade.
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2006 Volkswagen Rabbit V Typ 1K Important role -
2007 Cadillac Escalade Minor role -
1988 GMC Sierra Minor role -
Land-Rover Range Rover Series III Minor role
Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Bienvenido a Casa Roscoe Jenkins” and “Vad vakáció”.
- Also known as
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- Bienvenido a Casa Roscoe Jenkins
- Vad vakáció
- La Estrella de la Familia
- Willkommen zu Hause Roscoe Jenkins
- A casa con i miei
- Le Retour de Roscoe Jenkins
- Добро пожаловать домой
- Роско Дженкинс
- Vítej doma
- O Bom Filho à Casa Torna
- ברוך שובך רוסקו ג'נקינס
- Добре дошъл у дома
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- Witaj w domu panie Jenkins
- Bienvenido a casa
- Eve Hoşgeldin Roscoe Jenkins
- 欢迎回家，罗斯科·杰金斯
- ミート・ザ・ジェンキンス
- 웰컴 홈 로스코 젠킨스
- Sveikas sugrįžęs
- Roskai Dženkinsai!
- Ласкаво просимо додому
- Роско Дженкінс
- Chào Mừng Về Nhà
- RJ 鬥氣家族
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Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins?
Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins released?
Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins was released on February 8, 2008.
Who directed Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins?
Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins was directed by Malcolm D. Lee.
More films by Malcolm D. Lee Who is in the cast of Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins?
Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins stars Louis C.K. and Martin Lawrence.
How much did Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins make at the box office?
Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins grossed $43.7 million worldwide ($42.4 million domestic, $1.2 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins rated?
Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 46 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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