The Family Stone

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The Family Stone

PG-13,

2005,

1h 44m,

Holiday/

Romance/

Comedy

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52%

160 Reviews

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63%

250,000+ Ratings

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Everett Stone (Dermot Mulroney) wants to bring his girlfriend, Meredith Morton (Sarah Jessica Parker), to meet his bohemian Connecticut family at Christmas. Straitlaced Meredith, feeling she needs backup, asks her sister Julie (Claire Danes), to come along. Hoping to win the approval of her boyfriend's parents Sybil (Diane Keaton) and Kelly (Craig T. Nelson) and the rest of the family, instead Meredith succeeds only in highlighting her uptight personality and making Everett doubt his intentions.

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Critics Consensus

This family holiday dramedy features fine performances but awkward shifts of tone.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Jul 7, 2010

The Family Stone works hard to warm the cockles of our hearts. The cast is attractive. The sentiments are commendable. But the love Bezucha wants us to feel for the family couldn't possibly compete with the love they already feel for themselves.

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Andrew Sarris

Observer

Jan 5, 2006

I can't deny the incidental pleasures of watching these talented players giving it their all, even in such a misguided project.

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Dec 21, 2005

B

Like the character of Meredith, the film's bravado cannot mask a messy soul but should be given respect for showing up and sticking it out.

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

Dec 19, 2025

3.5/5

I finally understand why "The Family Stone" has become a cult classic; it has its flaws, but at the same time, it's comforting to watch it during this Christmas season. [Full review in Spanish].

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Rachel Wagner

Hallmarkies Podcast

Jul 26, 2023

I just can't stand this group and the ending is unbelievable

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Matt Wilstein

The Daily Beast

Dec 5, 2022

By the end of the film...I always find myself tearing up.

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Harry W

Jan 4, 2019

The Family Stone is a very underrated and touching holiday film that I have grown to love. The performances are all so natural and you really feel like you're close to the Stone family at Christmas time. Every conversation seems to have meaning and you genuinely care about each one of them. It tells us that it can be a challenge to be around family during the holidays, but seeing the good in everyone and everything can make a difference. It can be predictable at times, but you just feel satisfied by the time the credits roll. (4/5)

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Rey S

Nov 22, 2018

My favorite Christmas movie. One crazy family comes together for the holidays and is joined by an uptight girlfriend. Hilarity ensures. Luke Wilson is as funny here as he's ever been.

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Abraham S

Nov 22, 2018

Amazing cast, but lackluster writing and aggressive camera shots made for a very disappointing experience.

Oct 4, 2018

lOVE IT EACH TIME I WATCH IT!

Hagrid L

Sep 6, 2018

generally enjoyable, but tear-jerker ending

Poe W

Jul 31, 2018

A lot better than the critics are telling you.

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Synopsis

Everett Stone (Dermot Mulroney) wants to bring his girlfriend, Meredith Morton (Sarah Jessica Parker), to meet his bohemian Connecticut family at Christmas. Straitlaced Meredith, feeling she needs backup, asks her sister Julie (Claire Danes), to come along. Hoping to win the approval of her boyfriend's parents Sybil (Diane Keaton) and Kelly (Craig T. Nelson) and the rest of the family, instead Meredith succeeds only in highlighting her uptight personality and making Everett doubt his intentions.

Director: Thomas Bezucha
Producer: Michael London
Screenwriter: Thomas Bezucha
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Michael London Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual Content|Drug References)
Genre: Holiday, Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 16, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $60.1M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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