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The Family Stone

2005·Movie
1h 43min·PG-13
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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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.
Christmas dramedyFamily RelationshipsHoliday traditionsQuirky familyInterpersonal conflictWarmheartedFeel-goodEmotionalEnsemble cast

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Where can I stream The Family Stone legally?

The Family Stone is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Family Stone worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Family Stone rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Family Stone?

1 h 43 min

The Family Stone runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Family Stone?

Critics54
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate The Family Stone higher (62) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Family Stone a box office hit?

Budget$19 million
Box office$93 million

Yes. It cost about $19 million to make and earned $93 million worldwide, 4.9 times its budget.

What language is The Family Stone in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Family Stone?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Family Stone in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Family Stone use?

Double-Meaning TitleYank the Dog's ChainMeet the In-LawsSibling Yin-YangPapa WolfFun with Foreign LanguagesOpen-Minded ParentBrutal HonestyBittersweet EndingCamp GayLove at First SightThe Stonerand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for The Family Stone, including Double-Meaning Title, Yank the Dog's Chain, Meet the In-Laws.