Black Sheep

PG-13

Released Feb 2, 1996

1h 27m

Comedy

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33 Reviews

70%

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100,000+ Ratings

Mike (Chris Farley), a slovenly gym teacher, has a terrible habit of showing up at the wrong time and embarrassing his brother, Al (Tim Matheson), who happens to be running for governor. Hoping to save his campaign, Al assigns his aide, Steve (David Spade), to take Mike to a remote cabin and hide out there for the remainder of the campaign. In the woods, the two men discover dangers that make them long for the sleazy political operatives back in the big city.

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Critics Consensus

Chris Farley and David Spade reunite to diminishing returns in Black Sheep, a comedic retread that succumbs to a woolly plot and sophomoric jokes.

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Entertainment Weekly

Rated: D+

Dec 17, 2008

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

A little comedy that succeeds in its modest aim to provide 87 minutes of harmless diversion.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 18, 2002

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

Works as well as it does because the anarchic, high-energy spirits of Farley and Spheeris lock into each other perfectly.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 13, 2001

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Common Sense Media

It received scathing reviews upon release, and it's certainly no masterpiece, but this broad slapstick comedy has a few good laughs and a sweetness that, in retrospect, makes it somewhat endearing.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 4, 2024

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Kevin Carr

7M Pictures

may not be remembered as a masterful comedy classic, but for the college humor crowd with a relatively safe PG-13 rating, it's a fun diversion

Rated: 3/5

Nov 23, 2009

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Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews

It's nice to see the two together, practicing their easy screen rapport--and no doubt more so given Farley's untimely passing--but Black Sheep is still a clunker. [Blu-ray]

Rated: 1/4

Jun 19, 2009

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Caleigh N

I absolutely love this movie, but it isn't for everyone. The humor is, as the internet would say, "broken", but it's one of the few movies that makes me laugh out loud every time, and I quote it on the daily. The casting crew could not have found better costars than Chris Farley and David Spade. It's comedic and unserious, yet respects the weight and significance of how these comedic mishaps effected each character and their lives, for better or worse.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/30/24

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Meagan W

ABSOLUTE BEST MOVIE EVER MADE!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I WATCH THIS EVERY TIME I NEED A HELL OF A GOOD LAUGH!!!!! IT NEVER FAILS 😁🥰

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/21/24

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Christopher J

funny but not tommy boy funny

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Ace R

The critics give this movie a very low score. Well the critics are very wrong. If you look at the public, or viewers, score you'll see it's a high score, and the public knows what is good and what is not. This is the funniest movie I have ever seen! I and my family laughed until our ribs hurt! I highly recommend that you see this movie. 😂👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/24

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StephenPaul C

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 27 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/14/23

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M R

It's not nearly as good as 'Tommy Boy'. Though very dumb on the surface, there are very hilarious moments and somewhat of a poignant message. Chris Farley was the best! 76/100 C

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/26/23

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Penelope Spheeris

Director

Chris Farley

Mike Donnelly

David Spade

Steve Dodds

Tim Matheson

Al Donnelly

Christine Ebersole

Gov. Tracy

Gary Busey

Drake Sabitch

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Black Sheep: Official Clip - Going Through Hail

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Black Sheep: Official Clip - Questionable Call

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Black Sheep: Official Clip - Too Close For Comfort

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Black Sheep: Official Clip - Going Downhill Fast

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Black Sheep: Official Clip - Steve's Souvenir

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Black Sheep: Official Clip - Voting Kicks Ass

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Black Sheep: Official Clip - That's Not Normal

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Synopsis

Mike (Chris Farley), a slovenly gym teacher, has a terrible habit of showing up at the wrong time and embarrassing his brother, Al (Tim Matheson), who happens to be running for governor. Hoping to save his campaign, Al assigns his aide, Steve (David Spade), to take Mike to a remote cabin and hide out there for the remainder of the campaign. In the woods, the two men discover dangers that make them long for the sleazy political operatives back in the big city.

Director: Penelope Spheeris
Producer: Lorne Michaels
Screenwriter: Fred Wolf
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 2, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 21, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $30.6M
Runtime: 1h 27m
Sound Mix: Surround

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