The Family Stone

Movie

2005

1h 43m

PG-13

English

Comedy, Drama, Romance

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6.4

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An uptight, conservative businesswoman accompanies her boyfriend to his eccentric and outgoing family's annual Christmas celebration and finds that she's a fish out of water in their free-spirited way of life.

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The Family Stone

PG-13

Movie

2005

1h 43m

English

Comedy, Drama, Romance

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Cast

Everett Stone

Meredith Morton

Sybil Stone

Ben Stone

Julie Morton

Amy Stone

Kelly Stone

Thad Stone

Patrick Thomas

Susannah Stone Trousdale

Brad Stevenson

Elizabeth Trousdale

John Trousdale

David Silver

Jeweler

Jittery Cashier

Bartender

Bus Driver One

Bus Driver Two

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Directed By: Thomas Bezucha

Written By: Thomas Bezucha

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Nancy L Draper says...

6 years ago

I'd forgotten how good this movie is but just as good on multiple viewings. Stellar cast (well casted in their respective roles) giving wonderful performance. Well written, heart wrenching drama. Realistic humour from family holiday life. Thoroughly enjoyable. I give this film a 9 (superb) out of 10. [Christmas Romantic Drama]

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hostitality says...

12 years ago

A surprisingly fun film, and SJP was actually quite lovable. Stick with it, and you'll find yourself smiling.

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jarvis-8243417 says...

5 years ago

The Family Stone is a messy, convoluted family comedy that gets lost in itself. The story follows Everett Stone as he brings his girlfriend home for Christmas to meet his family, and the shenanigans that ensue. The film has an all-star cast that includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Diane Keaton, Craig T. Nelson, Rachel McAdams, and Luke Wilson. However, the script is weak; going off on several tangents and the tone is constantly changing. As a result, the story never gets going and is constantly battling between comedy and drama. Lacking focus and clear direction, The Family Stone is an underwhelming and chaotic film that’s not very entertaining.

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Imme van Gorp says...

4 weeks ago

EVERETT AND JULIE HAD MY BLOOD BOILING!!!! He was flirting with his girlfriend’s sister from the SECOND he met her, and she was fully entertaining it even though the whole reason she was even supposed to be there was to SUPPORT her sister who was deeply struggling! God, these people were the absolute worst!! My hatred of them really ruined my vibes during this movie much more than I would have liked… It wasn’t just them, though; that whole entire family was so mean and rude and judgemental for no reason. Meredith deserves a million times better than every single one of them, and that’s a straight-up FACT! I really just wanted to give her a big hug, cus she truly deserved to get some love and respect. Other than that, however, I did like the concept of this movie and it was a fun watch. The awkwardness was high, but not in a bad way. Somehow the second-hand embarrassment, and even the hatred towards some of the characters, was… entertaining?

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J4stringthang

6 years ago

Fun, Entertaining, and VERY Predictable. This christmas based romantic comedy made me miss my own dysfunctional family. The Family Stone can be enjoyed by all. Luke Wilson was hilarious. Claire Danes looked great and Diane Keaton made this family. You'll laugh, You'll Cry, and you might want to call More

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Bob.Frapples

7 years ago

I watched this movie not remembering anything from when it was released, couldn't recall what the trailers contained so I had no idea what it was about. The way the wife was setting it up, I was expecting a kind of _Royal Tennenbaums_. I was glad she was wrong. While I think there are a lot of e More

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