The Stupids (film)

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The Stupids

The Stupids movie poster
Directed by John Landis
Produced by Leslie Belzberg
Written by James Marshall and Harry G. Allard (characters)
Brent Forrester (screenplay)
Starring Tom Arnold, Jessica Lundy
Bug Hall
Alex McKenna
Scott Kraft
Music by Christopher L. Stone
Cinematography Manfred Guthe
Distributed by New Line Cinema
Release date(s) 1996
Running time 93 min.
Country US
Language English
Budget $25,000,000
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The Stupids is a 1996 comedy/adventure film directed by John Landis. The film is based on The Stupids, characters from a series of books written by Harry G. Allard and illustrated by James Marshall.

The film was not well received, grossing just $2,415,593 in the U.S. Tom Arnold won the 1996 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor for his performances in Big Bully, Carpool and The Stupids. The Stupids was nominated for the Award for Worst Picture.

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  • Italian award-winner director Gillo Pontecorvo plays a short role in the film.

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