Directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly, the film is a tribute to the original shorts produced by Columbia Pictures. Unlike a standard biopic, this movie is structured into three "episodes," mirroring the classic format. It follows the Stooges as they attempt to save their childhood orphanage by raising $830,000, leading them into a series of bizarre misadventures involving a murder plot and a stint on a reality TV show.

The film’s success largely rested on the shoulders of its three leads, who underwent a rigorous casting process:

Brought the frizzy-haired, middle-man energy to life.

Captured the short-tempered leadership and iconic bowl cut perfectly.