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Stuart Saves His Family

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Stuart Saves His Family
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PG13,1hr 35min
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1995
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Paramount
Synopsis: Al Franken brings his Saturday Night Live character Stuart Smalley to the big screen in this unexpectedly downbeat comedy about a man desperately trying to overcome his dysfunctional upbringing. Stuart hosts a TV show on public access TV in which he offers bits of New Age wisdom on self-help, often incorporating his trademark affirmation, "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me!" Too bad Stuart's advice doesn't work so well for himself; he barely supports himself as a waiter, ... Full Synopsis
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Stuart Saves His Family is that rarest of films, a very serious comedy. Al Franken's screenplay manages to walk a very thin line, satirizing the language and attitudes of 12-step programs while simultaneously showing that they work. There are a lot of damaged people on display in the film. Stuart's best friend (and Al-Anon sponsor) delivers a heartbreaking story about her father, while Stuart's brother ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Stuart Smalley
Stuart's Mom
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