# The Stupids (1996)

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**Runtime**: 94 min
**Genres**: Comedy, Family
**Directed by**: John Landis
**Written by**: Brent Forrester
**Starring**: Tom Arnold, Jessica Lundy, Bug Hall, Alex McKenna, Mark Metcalf, Matt Keeslar

> *As American as apple pie and twice as smart.*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

Apparently stupidity is a family affair. A dimwitted family searches for their stolen trash. It somehow leads to a weapons deal.

**Mood tags**: 3am-cult, playful

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