The Stupids 1996
“As American as apple pie and twice as smart.”
What is The Stupids?
The Stupids is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Comedy, Family.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 8, 1996
- Studios
- New Line Cinema, Savoy Pictures, The Rank Organisation
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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The Stupids is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Comedy, Family. Produced and broadcast by New Line Cinema, Savoy Pictures, The Rank Organisation. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A clueless family accidentally uncovers a dangerous weapons deal.”
- John Landis directs with over-the-top humor
- Tom Arnold leads an eccentric cast
- PG-rated family comedy with silly antics
- Its humor is intentionally lowbrow and may not appeal to all
- The plot is thin, focusing on absurd situations rather than story depth
Watch it if you enjoy broad, goofy family comedies that embrace silliness.
The film is a PG-rated comedy with slapstick violence and mild language, suitable for older children and adults.
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Who directed The Stupids?
John Landis directed the 1996 film.
Who plays the patriarch Stanley Stupid?
Tom Arnold portrays Stanley Stupid.
What is the basic premise of the movie?
The Stupid family accidentally stumbles upon an illegal weapons deal while chasing what they think is stolen garbage.
What is the film’s rating and runtime?
It is rated PG and runs about 1 hour 34 minutes.
Is The Stupids suitable for family viewing?
It is classified as a family comedy with a PG rating, though its deliberately absurd humor may not suit all tastes.
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