The Family Stone
Fox 2000 Pictures | Release Date: December 16, 2005
5.3
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Mixed or average reviews based on 152 Ratings
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7
G.W.Jan 1, 2006
Fun story, with a serious element. An enjoyable movie with the appropriate amount of chuckles and identifyable characters. Decent, and worth the $10, but not essential.
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8
TomW.Jan 1, 2006
This is not a holiday movie. It's a movie about people and events which occur at the holidays, which is the only time when a lot of families are able to get together. This family is as liberal and quirky as they come, honest, This is not a holiday movie. It's a movie about people and events which occur at the holidays, which is the only time when a lot of families are able to get together. This family is as liberal and quirky as they come, honest, openminded, openmouthed and opinionated, diverse and victim to their own sensibilities. What happens in this movie never feels contrived or forced, the elements are set up perfectly, and none of the characters are allowed to get through the movie without the viewer loving them in some way. In short, it's a celebration of human nature. My measure of how well a movie is going is if I feel like I want it to be over and if it seems like it's going on too long. In this casem, the answer was no and yes. I even liked Sarah Jessica Parker in it. Diane Keaton is brilliant, Craig T. Nelson is the perfect mellow patriarch from the 60s, and of course Rachel MacAdams is heartachingly gorgeous throughout. A movie for the DVD collection, absolutely.… Expand
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9
PaulB.Jan 2, 2006
Great movie, but Christmas setting and holiday release date probably made viewers expect anything other than the edgy tone and tragic circumstances from mid-way on.
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7
TonyJan 1, 2006
A lovely heartfelt film, with strong performances and both comic and sad themes.
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9
SuzanneDDec 14, 2005
Great holiday film - funny but not over the top. Touching but not sappy. Luke Wilson gives a great performance - as does Diane Keaton and Rachel McAdams. Good film to see before Christmas. Safe to take the older relatives - no sex or violence.
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10
JamesB.Dec 17, 2005
A thoroughly great movie; one of the year
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8
JayD.Dec 25, 2005
This was the serious side of "Meet the Family." Family relationships are messy in the real world, even among families that love each other. It was a pleasure to see a Hollywood movie that dealt with a family, warts and all.
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10
BillG.Dec 27, 2005
Not just a screwball comedy as it's billed, but a great holiday movie with a lot of heart.
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9
BirdsTeethDec 30, 2005
Well cast, believeable issues. I cared about these characters and how there lives ended up. Diane Keaton was fabulous. Loved it!
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9
RyanB.Dec 8, 2005
Not your run of the mill family flick! Alot of truly heartwarming moments! Super comic acting by all! Very tender from beginning to end!
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10
JoyceT.Dec 9, 2005
A thoroughly enjoyable movie that liberals will love and conservatives will hate. Bezucha isn't a polished a writer-director yet, but his work on this movie is still better than 90% of what's out there. Diane Keaton, Rachel A thoroughly enjoyable movie that liberals will love and conservatives will hate. Bezucha isn't a polished a writer-director yet, but his work on this movie is still better than 90% of what's out there. Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Sarah Jessica, Parker, Luke Wilson and Craig T. Nelson deserve the SAG ensemble award. They are a joy to watch.… Expand
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8
DavidS.Jan 1, 2006
Family Stone is a little over the top situationally, but it tells a story as true or truer than most stories at a family gathering. The performances are uniformly strong - Rachel McAdams notches another appealing character, Diane Keaton Family Stone is a little over the top situationally, but it tells a story as true or truer than most stories at a family gathering. The performances are uniformly strong - Rachel McAdams notches another appealing character, Diane Keaton makes mincemeat of other actors of her vintage, Craig T. Nelson is more nuanced than usual, Luke Wilson continues to make it a real race for which brother is the better onscreen presence. The script is excellent and the dialogue well presented.… Expand
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9
[Anonymous]Jan 16, 2006
I thought the movie was cute, it was real and except for the whole switch thing, which i forced myself to accept because otherwise i wouldn't have given it a chance, i realized, it made me laugh, it made me cry, what more could i ask for?
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7
CuculizaO.Feb 12, 2006
I was expecting this movie for a long time. I mean, look at the cast, there's DIANE KEATON for god sakes!. Anyway, I was really dissapointed, and here's why: the movie tries too hard, and I mean TOO HARD to be a charming holiday I was expecting this movie for a long time. I mean, look at the cast, there's DIANE KEATON for god sakes!. Anyway, I was really dissapointed, and here's why: the movie tries too hard, and I mean TOO HARD to be a charming holiday movie, but it doesn't succeed at all. You're like, watchign this very funny scene and 30 seconds later one of the characters is making a devastating announce. Thomas Bezucha wants you to laugh (in which he succeeds) and cry (he doesn't), the screenplay is what's wrong here. The actign is ok, I was expectign more, specially from Keaton but you can't expect ore from such a bad script, so the cast does just fine (though SJP is really great). It was entertaining but when it ends you feel like they have cheated on you.… Expand
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AndrewT.Mar 12, 2006
Both very funny and heartwarming. The acting is wonderful, and the move is very entertaining. The movie portrays a family reunion at Christmas, with more sweet than bitter, and plenty of drama and laughter to keeping you watching with Both very funny and heartwarming. The acting is wonderful, and the move is very entertaining. The movie portrays a family reunion at Christmas, with more sweet than bitter, and plenty of drama and laughter to keeping you watching with pleasure till the end.… Expand
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10
JamesM.Oct 23, 2007
This movie might not be a 10, but three people have given it a 0 which is complete idiocy. The Family Stone might not be what everyone is looking for, but its extremely watchable and has a few great characters (eg Rachael McAdams) even if This movie might not be a 10, but three people have given it a 0 which is complete idiocy. The Family Stone might not be what everyone is looking for, but its extremely watchable and has a few great characters (eg Rachael McAdams) even if they are a bit unbelievable.… Expand
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7
IvonneVJun 26, 2007
I liked it. If you just take it as what it was meant to be which is entertainment and don't read too much into it, you just get just that - entertained.
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9
BillW.Dec 17, 2005
Surprises abound in this dramedy, which avoids the usual cliche traps of home-for-the-holidays tripe. The acting ensemble is aces.
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8
billys.Dec 18, 2005
Two words- DIANE KEATON.
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7
SusanM.Dec 19, 2005
Not as funny as I had hoped...it was pretty predictable but sweet, overall a fairly average story with some big screw ups, like how did it turn into Christmas night so quickly? One minute it's broad daylight and they're going to Not as funny as I had hoped...it was pretty predictable but sweet, overall a fairly average story with some big screw ups, like how did it turn into Christmas night so quickly? One minute it's broad daylight and they're going to the bus stop, but it's pitch black when they get there. Did anyone else notice that? And did that poor kid open gifts all alone or what? A 7 might be too generous...but it's Christmas, right?!!!… Expand
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10
JayRDec 20, 2005
Bittersweet 2 or 3 hankie romantic comedy well worth going to see. One of the best movies of the year. This film goer is over 18 which might explain some of the negative reviews. The movie is much more enjoyable to those who have actually Bittersweet 2 or 3 hankie romantic comedy well worth going to see. One of the best movies of the year. This film goer is over 18 which might explain some of the negative reviews. The movie is much more enjoyable to those who have actually experienced life beyond a video game, so only you can decide if you qualify.… Expand
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9
BrettR.Dec 22, 2005
I found it fantastic. If you're conservative you will hate this. If you're liberal you'll love it. If you want to compare your crazy relatives to these, you'll probably find the movie worth it.
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8
SkydogDec 22, 2005
A solid predictable holiday romantic comedy. Rachel McAdams, and Luke Wilson, shine in great character roles. This film has more depth and raises more issues than many romantic comedys.
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10
RachaelB.Dec 29, 2005
I really liked this movie. It was laugh out loud funny and sweet too.
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10
MleaE.Nov 17, 2008
I loved this movie! it was absolutely fantastic, it has just about everything you could want in a movie including a holiday!!
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7
beingryanjudeSep 1, 2014
Diane Keaton is a refreshing addition to the Christmas Holiday genre. As is Sarah Jessica Parker. The Family Stone gives us memories--memories of laughter and heartache.
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7
lukechristianscNov 26, 2015
With cliche's and little character development, but it has a competent screenplay also it's heartwarming and has a big heart, there's nothing wrong with that unless it's well made, also it does bore you a couple times. The performances wereWith cliche's and little character development, but it has a competent screenplay also it's heartwarming and has a big heart, there's nothing wrong with that unless it's well made, also it does bore you a couple times. The performances were appreciable, but the actors do a fine job and make it work, also a few chuckles. Just wished Tom Bezucha's screenplay had a little more substance. Everett Stone (Dermot Mulroney) brings his uptight girlfriend Meredith (Sarah Jessica Parker) home for the holidays to meet his family for the first time. Meredith and The Stones get off with a rocky start, making the family miserable. So she invites her sister Julie (Claire Danes) for back up. Bezucha makes it work and gives us something we need for the holidays. 3 out of 4 stars… Expand
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