Black Sheep
1996 · Movie · PG-13 · 86 min · ★ 6.1 · 31% critics
A well-mannered gubernatorial candidate tries to protect his clumsy, slow-witted brother from the media during the campaign. To babysit the brother, a sarcastic aide is sent along, and their attempts to keep everything under control spiral into chaos around election time.
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Details
- Years
- 1996
- Release date
- 1996-02-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Critic score
- 31/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (459 votes)
About
If you want a fast, chaotic campaign comedy built around over-the-top mishaps, Black Sheep may work for you; Not for you if you prefer smarter, more coherent comedy like Tommy Boy or Man of the Year, or if you dislike broad slapstick.
Pros: often entertaining slapstick; lead performances; occasional funny moments | Cons: uneven writing; jokes not landing; chemistry feels forced
Themes
- corrupt politician
- nitrous oxide
- candid camera
- double act
- political satire
- woman director
Cast & crew
Chris Farley
as Mike Donnelly
David Spade
as Steve Dodds
Tim Matheson
as Al Donnelly
Gary Busey
as Drake Sabitch
Chris Owen
as Hal
Bruce McGill
as Neuschwander
Boyd Banks
as Clyde Spinoza
Grant Heslov
as Robbie Mieghem
David St. James
as Motorcycle Cop
Timothy Carhart
as Roger Kovary
Directed by Penelope Spheeris