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Stuart Saves His Family
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Stuart Saves His Family

1995-04-12 · 95 min · ★ 5.1

Comedy · Drama

A self-help advocate struggles to put his dysfunctional family in its place.

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Directors
Harold Ramis
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Constellation Films
Countries
Germany, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,300,000
Revenue
USD 912,082

Top Cast

Al FrankenAl FrankenStuart Smalley
Laura San GiacomoLaura San GiacomoJulia
Vincent D'OnofrioVincent D'OnofrioDonnie
Shirley KnightShirley KnightMom
Harris YulinHarris YulinDad
Lesley BooneLesley BooneJodie
John Link GraneyKyle
Marjorie LovettAunt Paula
Walter RoblesWalter RoblesSmalley Uncle
Erik CordErik CordSmalley Uncle
Denver MattsonSmalley Uncle
Grant HooverYoung Stuart
Cory MilanoYoung Donnie
Michelle HornMichelle HornYoung Jodie
Harris LaskawyMr. Dimmit
Tom DuganTom DuganAjax Spokesman
Camille SaviolaCamille SaviolaRoz Weinstock
Bess MeyerBess MeyerLaurie
Julia SweeneyJulia SweeneyMea C.
Patrick KerrPatrick KerrMakeover Artist

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