Life Stinks(1991)
From Fortune 500 ... to fortune's fool.
Life Stinks Synopsis
Affluent and arrogant businessman Goddard Bolt, feuding with rival Vance Crasswell over a land deal, makes a bet with Crasswell that he has the wits and street smarts to live penniless and anonymous on the rough streets of Los Angeles for thirty days. But Bolt has a rude awakening when the reality of homelessness hits him. Still, he finds a silver lining in a burgeoning romance with Molly, a former Broadway dancer who has fallen on hard times.
Life Stinks (1991) is a comedy film directed by Mel Brooks, released on June 5, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Mel Brooks, Lesley Ann Warren, Jeffrey Tambor and Stuart Pankin. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 227 ratings.
- Director:
- Mel Brooks
- Writers:
- Mel Brooks, Mel Brooks, Rudy De Luca
- Producers:
- Mel Brooks
- Cinematographer:
- Steven Poster
- Composer:
- John Morris
- Production:
- Brooksfilms, MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $13,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,102,526
- Status:
- Released
Life Stinks (1991) Trailer
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Life Stinks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mel Brooks
as Goddard Bolt
Lesley Ann Warren
as Molly
Jeffrey Tambor
as Vance Crasswell
Stuart Pankin
as Pritchard
Michael Ensign
as Knowles
Howard Morris
as Sailor
Matthew Faison
as Stevens
Rudy De Luca
as J. Paul Getty
Teddy Wilson
as Fumes
Stanley Brock
as Store Owner
Billy Barty
as Willy
Raymond O'Connor
as Yo
Key crew
Directed by Mel Brooks, written by Mel Brooks, Mel Brooks and Rudy De Luca, produced by Mel Brooks.
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Life Stinks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 227 ratings.
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Life Stinks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life Stinks online?
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Life Stinks (1991) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, 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 Life Stinks?
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The main cast of Life Stinks (1991) includes Mel Brooks, Lesley Ann Warren, Jeffrey Tambor, Stuart Pankin and Michael Ensign. The film was directed by Mel Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Life Stinks released?
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Life Stinks was released on June 5, 1991 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Life Stinks worth watching?
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Life Stinks (1991) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 227 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 Life Stinks?
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Yes. The official Life Stinks trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.