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Black Sheep

1996·Movie·PG-13·86 min·★ 6.1(476)

“There's one in every family.”

When dignified Albert Donnelly runs for Governor, his team moves to keep his slow-witted and klutzy younger brother, Mike, out of the eye of the media. To baby-sit Mike, the campaign assigns sarcastic Steve, who gets the experience of a lifetime when he tries to take Mike out of town during the election.

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Where to watch Black Sheep in United States

Can I watch Black Sheep in United States? Black Sheep isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Where is Black Sheep streaming around the world?

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Brazil—Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
Japan—Amazon Video, FOD

About Black Sheep

Black Sheep is a 1996 English-language comedy film directed by Penelope Spheeris. The cast is led by Chris Farley, David Spade, Tim Matheson. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Black Sheep was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 2, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $32 million, it went on to gross $32 million worldwide.

Director
Penelope Spheeris
Writers
Fred Wolf
Release date
February 2, 1996
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$32 million
Box office
$32 million
Production
Paramount Pictures
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Black Sheep cast & crew

Black Sheep was directed by Penelope Spheeris and written by Fred Wolf.

The cast features Chris Farley as Mike Donnelly, David Spade as Steve Dodds, Tim Matheson as Al Donnelly, Gary Busey as Drake Sabitch, Chris Owen as Hal, and Bruce McGill as Neuschwander.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by William Ross, cinematography is by Daryn Okada, and it was produced by Robert K. Weiss and Lorne Michaels.

Is Black Sheep worth watching?

Black Sheep holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 476 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, Black Sheep is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Black Sheep

Black Sheep isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

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Cast of Black Sheep

Chris Farley

Chris Farley

Mike Donnelly

David Spade

David Spade

Steve Dodds

Tim Matheson

Tim Matheson

Al Donnelly

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Drake Sabitch

Chris Owen

Chris Owen

Hal

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGill

Neuschwander

Boyd Banks

Boyd Banks

Clyde Spinoza

Grant Heslov

Grant Heslov

Robbie Mieghem

David St. James

David St. James

Motorcycle Cop

Timothy Carhart

Timothy Carhart

Roger Kovary

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Michael Patrick Carter

Scott Colleary

Christine Ebersole

Christine Ebersole

Governor Tracy

Black Sheep — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Black Sheep in United States?

Black Sheep is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

▸What language is Black Sheep in?

Black Sheep is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Black Sheep?

Black Sheep runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).

▸What is Black Sheep rated?

Black Sheep is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 476 ratings.

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