Stuart Saves His Family
Stuart Saves His Family

Stuart Saves His Family

1995Movie95 minEnglish

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

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Director: Gerry CohenGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Stuart, a once-successful motivational speaker, finds his life unraveling after a series of personal and professional setbacks. He grapples with a strained relationship with his family, including his alcoholic father, and struggles to regain his footing in a world that seems to have left him behind. The film follows Stuart's journey as he confronts his inner demons and seeks to rebuild his life and reconnect with those he loves.

Critical Reception

Stuart Saves His Family was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some appreciated its attempt at a more serious tone for a character known from sketch comedy, many found the film to be uneven, overly sentimental, and lacking the comedic edge of its source material. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to gain significant traction at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its comedic origins with its dramatic aspirations.
  • Despite a few touching moments, the plot often feels predictable and heavy-handed.
  • The transition of the character from SNL sketch to feature film proves to be a challenging one.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but available feedback suggests a mixed reception, with some finding Stuart's journey relatable while others felt the film was too earnest and lacked humor.

Fun Fact

The character of Stuart Smalley originated on Saturday Night Live, portrayed by Al Franken, who also co-wrote the screenplay for the film.

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