Black Sheep(1996)
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Black Sheep Synopsis
When dignified Albert Donnelly runs for Governor, his team moves to keep his slow-witted and klutzy younger brother, Mike, out of the eye of the media. To baby-sit Mike, the campaign assigns sarcastic Steve, who gets the experience of a lifetime when he tries to take Mike out of town during the election.
Black Sheep (1996) is a comedy film directed by Penelope Spheeris, released on February 2, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Chris Farley, David Spade, Tim Matheson and Gary Busey. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 471 ratings.
- Director:
- Penelope Spheeris
- Writers:
- Fred Wolf
- Producers:
- Lorne Michaels
- Cinematographer:
- Daryn Okada
- Composer:
- William Ross
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $32,400,000
- Revenue:
- $32,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Black Sheep (1996) Trailer
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Black Sheep Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chris Farley
as Mike Donnelly
David Spade
as Steve Dodds
Tim Matheson
as Al Donnelly
Gary Busey
as Drake Sabitch
Chris Owen
as Hal
Bruce McGill
as Neuschwander
Boyd Banks
as Clyde Spinoza
Grant Heslov
as Robbie Mieghem
David St. James
as Motorcycle Cop
Timothy Carhart
as Roger Kovary
- Michael Patrick Carter
Michael Patrick Carter
as Scott Colleary
Christine Ebersole
as Governor Tracy
Key crew
Directed by Penelope Spheeris, written by Fred Wolf, produced by Lorne Michaels.
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Black Sheep Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 471 ratings.
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Black Sheep – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Sheep online?
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Black Sheep (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Black Sheep?
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The main cast of Black Sheep (1996) includes Chris Farley, David Spade, Tim Matheson, Gary Busey and Chris Owen. The film was directed by Penelope Spheeris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Sheep released?
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Black Sheep was released on February 2, 1996 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Black Sheep worth watching?
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Black Sheep (1996) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 471 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Black Sheep?
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Yes. The official Black Sheep trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.