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The Stupids

  • 19961996
  • PGPG
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
4.2/10
6.9K
YOUR RATING
The Stupids (1996)
Home Video Trailer from New Line Home Entertainment
Play trailer1:43
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AdventureComedy
An incredibly dull-witted family unknowingly stumble upon an illegal weapons deal while on the trail of their "stolen" garbage.An incredibly dull-witted family unknowingly stumble upon an illegal weapons deal while on the trail of their "stolen" garbage.An incredibly dull-witted family unknowingly stumble upon an illegal weapons deal while on the trail of their "stolen" garbage.
IMDb RATING
4.2/10
6.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Landis
  • Writers
    • James Marshall(characters)
    • Harry Allard(characters)
    • Brent Forrester
  • Stars
    • Tom Arnold
    • Jessica Lundy
    • Bug Hall
  • Director
    • John Landis
  • Writers
    • James Marshall(characters)
    • Harry Allard(characters)
    • Brent Forrester
  • Stars
    • Tom Arnold
    • Jessica Lundy
    • Bug Hall
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 95User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations

    Videos1

    The Stupids
    Trailer 1:43
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    Photos28

    Tom Arnold, Bug Hall, Jessica Lundy, and Alex McKenna in The Stupids (1996)
    Tom Arnold in The Stupids (1996)
    Tom Arnold in The Stupids (1996)
    Tom Arnold, Bug Hall, Jessica Lundy, and Alex McKenna in The Stupids (1996)
    Tom Arnold in The Stupids (1996)
    Tom Arnold, Bug Hall, Jessica Lundy, and Alex McKenna in The Stupids (1996)
    Jessica Lundy and Alex McKenna in The Stupids (1996)
    Jessica Lundy and Alex McKenna in The Stupids (1996)
    Tom Arnold, Jessica Lundy, and Alex McKenna in The Stupids (1996)
    Tom Arnold, Jessica Lundy, and Alex McKenna in The Stupids (1996)
    Tom Arnold, Bug Hall, Jessica Lundy, and Alex McKenna in The Stupids (1996)
    Tom Arnold, Bug Hall, Jessica Lundy, and Alex McKenna in The Stupids (1996)

    Top cast

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    Tom Arnold
    Tom Arnold
    • Stanley Stupid
    Jessica Lundy
    Jessica Lundy
    • Joan Stupid
    Bug Hall
    Bug Hall
    • Buster Stupid
    Alex McKenna
    Alex McKenna
    • Petunia Stupid
    Mark Metcalf
    Mark Metcalf
    • Colonel Neidermeyer
    Matt Keeslar
    Matt Keeslar
    • Lieutenant Neal
    Scott Kraft
    Scott Kraft
    • Policeman
    Victor Ertmanis
    • Garbageman #1
    Earl Williams
    • Garbageman #2
    George Chiang
    George Chiang
    • Chinese Waiter #1
    Max Landis
    Max Landis
    • Graffiti Artist
    Carol Ng
    • Jade Palace Hostess
    Arthur Eng
    • Chinese Waiter #2
    Jennifer Dean
    • Meter Maid
    Garry Robbins
    Garry Robbins
    • Extremely Tall Guy
    Nicu Branzea
    Nicu Branzea
    • Arms Buyer #1
    Richard Crook
    • Arms Buyer #2
    Gurinder Chadha
    Gurinder Chadha
    • Reporter #1
    • Director
      • John Landis
    • Writers
      • James Marshall(characters)
      • Harry Allard(characters)
      • Brent Forrester
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The scene where Stanley (Tom Arnold) and Petunia (Alex McKenna) walk into the auditorium and think they've died is a reference to the book "The Stupids Die", where the entire family experiences a blackout and think they've died.
    • Goofs
      The garbage truck stops only for the Stupid's garbage can, and ignores the others.
    • Quotes

      [Stanley's car has exploded right when he swatted a bee on it with his shoe]

      Stanley Stupid: Now that's a well-made shoe.

    • Crazy credits
      Trust in the Lloyd.
    • Connections
      Featured in Movie Nights: The Stupids (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Garota de Ipanema
      Written by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes
      Produced and Arranged by Geoff Koch and Randall Crissman
      Published by Duchess Music Corporation (BMI)

    User reviews95

    Review
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    Its supposed to be stupid, isn't it?
    Ah yes the story of a family so stupid that they accidentally get involved in a plot of international intrigue and save the world.

    First a note to all those bashing this movie: Its supposed to be stupid. This film is good because it's so bad. Thats the whole point. It has some genuinely funny moments and decent acting from Christopher Lee and Jessica Lundy.

    Rent this movie and make fun of it with your friends, I think that's what the producers intended.

    RELEASE THE DRIVE BEE!
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    3
    • jal4n
    • Feb 10, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 30, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Els estúpids
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Imagine Entertainment
      • Savoy Pictures
      • The Rank Organisation
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,491,989
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,593,929
      • Sep 2, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,491,989
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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