Black Sheep movie poster

Black Sheep

1996 · 1h 26m · Released

PG-13 Comedy

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.1 The Movie Database
6.2 IMDb
70% Rotten Tomatoes
64 Metacritic

Where to stream Black Sheep

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.

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Trailer

Black Sheep 1996 Trailer

Top cast and crew

Penelope Spheeris Director
Chris Farley Mike Donnelly
David Spade Steve Dodds
Tim Matheson Al Donnelly
Gary Busey Drake Sabitch
Chris Owen Hal
Bruce McGill Neuschwander
Boyd Banks Clyde Spinoza
Grant Heslov Robbie Mieghem
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Frequently asked questions about Black Sheep

Where can I watch Black Sheep in the United States?

Black Sheep is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Black Sheep?

Black Sheep scores 6.1 on The Movie Database, 6.2 on IMDb, 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 64 on Metacritic.

Who stars in Black Sheep?

Black Sheep stars Chris Farley, David Spade, Tim Matheson, Gary Busey, and Chris Owen. Penelope Spheeris is the director.

How long is Black Sheep?

Black Sheep runs 1h 26m (86 minutes).

When did Black Sheep come out?

Black Sheep was released on February 2, 1996.

Which studio made Black Sheep?

Black Sheep was produced by Paramount Pictures in the United States.

What was the budget for Black Sheep?

Black Sheep was made on a budget of $32,400,000.

How much did Black Sheep make at the box office?

Black Sheep grossed $32,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $32,400,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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