Life Stinks
From Fortune 500 ... to fortune's fool.
1991 • 92 min • Comedy
Synopsis
Affluent and arrogant businessman Goddard Bolt, feuding with rival Vance Crasswell over a land deal, makes a bet with Crasswell that he has the wits and street smarts to live penniless and anonymous on the rough streets of Los Angeles for thirty days. But Bolt has a rude awakening when the reality of homelessness hits him. Still, he finds a silver lining in a burgeoning romance with Molly, a former Broadway dancer who has fallen on hard times.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 56 Audience · 227 · 100%
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.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 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.
What it 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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Top billed cast
Director: Mel Brooks • Crew: Mel Brooks, Ron Clark, Rudy De Luca, Mel Brooks, Steve Haberman, Steve Haberman, Rudy De Luca
Trailers & clips
Life Stinks (1991) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.6/10 (227)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Box office
- $4,102,526
- IMDb
- tt0102303
