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Black Sheep

"There's one in every family."

February 1, 1996 1h 26m 6.1/10 (442 votes)

Originally released in 1996. Black Sheep is a comedy film. directed by Penelope Spheeris. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Chris Farley, David Spade, and Tim Matheson

Synopsis

When dignified Albert Donnelly runs for Governor, his team moves to keep his slow-witted and klutzy younger brother, Mike, out of the eye of the media. To baby-sit Mike, the campaign assigns sarcastic Steve, who gets the experience of a lifetime when he tries to take Mike out of town during the election.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 1, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (442 votes)
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Budget $32.4M Production budget
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Box Office $32M 1.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$32,400,000
Revenue
$32,000,000

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Sheep about?

When dignified Albert Donnelly runs for Governor, his team moves to keep his slow-witted and klutzy younger brother, Mike, out of the eye of the media. To baby-sit Mike, the campaign assigns sarcas...

Who directed Black Sheep?

Black Sheep was directed by Penelope Spheeris.

How long is Black Sheep?

Black Sheep has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was Black Sheep released?

Black Sheep was released on February 1, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Black Sheep?

The main cast of Black Sheep includes Chris Farley, David Spade, Tim Matheson, Gary Busey, Chris Owen.

Is Black Sheep worth watching?

Black Sheep has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 442 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.