The Stupids (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1996, The Stupids is a comedy and family film directed by John Landis, running about 94 minutes. “As American as apple pie and twice as smart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An incredibly dull-witted family unknowingly stumble upon an illegal weapons deal while on the trail of their "stolen" garbage.
Who’s in it. The Stupids stars Tom Arnold as Stanley Stupid, Jessica Lundy as Joan Stupid, Bug Hall as Buster Stupid and Alex McKenna as Petunia Stupid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Stupids has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stupids page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stupids tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stupids (1996)?
- In US, The Stupids is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Stupids worth watching?
- The Stupids holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stupids?
- The Stupids stars Tom Arnold, Jessica Lundy, Bug Hall, Alex McKenna and Mark Metcalf.
- When was The Stupids released?
- The Stupids was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.