The Stupids(1996)
As American as apple pie and twice as smart.
The Stupids Synopsis
An incredibly dull-witted family unknowingly stumble upon an illegal weapons deal while on the trail of their "stolen" garbage.
The Stupids (1996) is a comedy and family film directed by John Landis, released on August 8, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Tom Arnold, Jessica Lundy, Bug Hall and Alex McKenna. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 91 ratings.
- Director:
- John Landis
- Writers:
- Brent Forrester, Harry Allard, James Marshall
- Producers:
- Leslie Belzberg
- Cinematographer:
- Manfred Guthe
- Composer:
- Christopher L. Stone
- Production:
- New Line Cinema, Savoy Pictures, The Rank Organisation, Landis/Belzberg Productions
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,491,989
- Status:
- Released
The Stupids Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Arnold
as Stanley Stupid
Jessica Lundy
as Joan Stupid
Bug Hall
as Buster Stupid
Alex McKenna
as Petunia Stupid
Mark Metcalf
as Colonel Neidermeyer
Matt Keeslar
as Lieutenant Neal
Christopher Lee
as Evil Sender
Frankie Faison
as The Lloyd
Robert Wise
as Stanley's Neighbor
David Ferry
as Late-night show host
Norman Jewison
as TV Director
Jenny McCarthy
as Glamorous Actress
Key crew
Directed by John Landis, written by Brent Forrester, Harry Allard and James Marshall, produced by Leslie Belzberg.
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The Stupids Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 91 ratings.
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The Stupids – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Stupids online?
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The Stupids (1996) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Stupids?
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The main cast of The Stupids (1996) includes Tom Arnold, Jessica Lundy, Bug Hall, Alex McKenna and Mark Metcalf. The film was directed by John Landis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Stupids released?
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The Stupids was released on August 8, 1996 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Stupids worth watching?
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The Stupids (1996) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 91 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.