Life Stinks
"From Fortune 500 ... to fortune's fool."
Originally released in 1991. Life Stinks is a comedy film. directed by Mel Brooks.
Starring Mel Brooks, Lesley Ann Warren, and Jeffrey Tambor
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 5, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (211 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.1M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,102,526
Production Companies
- Brooksfilms
- MGM-Pathé Communications
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Stinks about?
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 anonymou...
Who directed Life Stinks?
Life Stinks was directed by Mel Brooks.
How long is Life Stinks?
Life Stinks has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Life Stinks released?
Life Stinks was released on June 5, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Life Stinks?
The main cast of Life Stinks includes Mel Brooks, Lesley Ann Warren, Jeffrey Tambor, Stuart Pankin, Michael Ensign.
Is Life Stinks worth watching?
Life Stinks has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 211 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.