Stuart Saves His Family

Stuart Saves His Family is a 1995 comedy film directed by Harold Ramis, and based on a series of Saturday Night Live sketches from the early to mid-1990s. The movie tracks the adventures of would-be self-help guru Stuart Smalley, a creation of comedian Al Franken, as he attempts to save both his deeply troubled family and his low-rated public-access television show. Some of the plot is inspired by Franken's book, I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like Me!: Daily Affirmations By Stuart Smalley.

The film was produced by Lorne Michaels. Co-stars include Laura San Giacomo, Vincent D'Onofrio, Shirley Knight, Lesley Boone and Harris Yulin. Julia Sweeney, Joe Flaherty, Robin Duke, Richard Riehle, future WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts and Kurt Fuller have cameo roles.

Plot
Stuart Smalley ( Al Franken), the disciple of the 12-step program, is challenged by life's injustices. He loses his public-access cable television show, must beg his manipulative overbearing boss for his job back, rehabilitate his alcoholic father and drug abuser brother ( Vincent D'Onofrio), and support his overweight mother ( Shirley Knight) and sister (Lesley Boone) in their lack of ability in handling their relationships with their husbands. Stuart is supported by his 12-step sponsors as he regresses to his negative behaviors each time he faces these challenges.

Cast

 * Al Franken as Stuart Smalley
 * Laura San Giacomo as Julia
 * Vincent D'Onofrio as Donnie Smalley
 * Shirley Knight as Mom
 * Lesley Boone as Jodie Smalley
 * Harris Yulin as Dad
 * Julia Sweeney as Mea C.
 * Joe Flaherty as Cousin Ray
 * ==Theatrical TrailerStuart Saves His Family - Trailer==