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The Stupids

The Stupids

The Stupids

The Stupids

August 8, 1996

1h 34m

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Overview

"As American as apple pie and twice as smart."

An incredibly dull-witted family unknowingly stumble upon an illegal weapons deal while on the trail of their "stolen" garbage.

Score Distribution

Score Distribution

84.3/100

Very Good

90-100Excellent

42%(1235)

80-89Very Good

28%(824)

70-79Good

18%(529)

60-69Average

8%(235)

50-59Below Average

3%(88)

0-49Poor

1%(29)

Total Reviews: 2,940Based on user ratings

Details

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 34m
Release Date: August 8, 1996
Languages: English
Director: John Landis
Production: Savoy Pictures
New Line Cinema
Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

Financial Performance

Loss

Budget vs Revenue for The Stupids

Loss

$22.5M

ROI: 10%•Margin: -90.0%

Cast

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

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Evil Sender

Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

The Lloyd

Robert Wise

Robert Wise

Stanley's Neighbor

David Ferry

David Ferry

Late-night show host

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