Life Stinks (1991)

5.9PG-1388 minDirector: Mel Brooks

1991 film by Mel Brooks

Life Stinks is a 1991 American comedy film co-written, produced, directed by and starring Mel Brooks. It is one of the few Mel Brooks comedies that is not a parody, nor at any time does the film break the fourth wall (apart from a dance sequence midway through the film). It co-stars Lesley Ann Warren, Howard Morris and Jeffrey Tambor. The original music score was composed by John Morris. The film was both a critical and a box-office flop, but has since taken a cult following among fans.

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What is Life Stinks about?
Life Stinks (1991) — Sticking to great comedy in a way no one else can, Mel Brooks plays a wealthy business man who finds himself getting suckered into a bet with a rival business over the worst slum area of L.A. They both want to develop on it and both own half. Mel agrees to living as a homeless pe
Is Life Stinks based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Life Stinks scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.