Life Stinks
Teens

Life Stinks

Best from age 12 · PG-13 · 1991 · 92 min

Life Stinks

An arrogant millionaire wagers he can survive for 30 days as a homeless person, only to discover the harsh realities of life on the streets. He learns valuable lessons about compassion and forms a meaningful connection with a woman he meets. This comedy offers a satirical look at wealth and poverty.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Moderate

3/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

4/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

2/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • Depiction of homelessness and poverty can be upsetting.
  • Some scenes show characters in precarious or uncomfortable situations.
  • Brief instances of coarse language.

Models well

  • Empathy and compassion
  • Understanding social issues
  • The value of human connection
  • Personal transformation

Talk about it after

  • What does the movie say about wealth and poverty?
  • How did Goddard change throughout the film?
  • What challenges do people experiencing homelessness face?
  • The importance of treating everyone with dignity.
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Cast & crew

Life Stinks (1991) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]