Life Stinks (1991), R, 1 hr 37 min
Life Stinks Runtime: 97 minutes Rating: R Release Date: July 26, 1991 Studio: Warner Bros. Franchise: Mel Brooks Franchise Position: 11 Run time in minutes: 97 Tagline: Can a rich man learn to live like a poor man? Ratings My rating: 6.3 /10 Dove Foundation rating: N/A IMDb rating: 6.1 /10 Rotten Tomatoes rating: 33% Metacritic rating: 53% Plot Summary A wealthy businessman loses a bet and must live as a homeless person for 30 days. The film explores themes of poverty, compassion, and societal neglect with Brooks’ trademark humor. Critics Review Mixed reviews; some appreciated the social commentary, others found the humor uneven and the message muddled. Christian Perspective The film promotes compassion for the poor and critiques materialism, aligning with Christian values of charity, though it contains language and situations that might be objectionable. Family Friendliness Rated R for language and mature themes; intended for adult audiences.