Family Stone, The (2005)

By Sara | 11/05/2025

‘The Family Stone’ (2005)

PG-13 | December 16, 2005 | 103 mins

There’s been a grave misunderstanding.

In a 19th-century European village, a young man about to be married is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living.

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TRADITIONAL

GOLDEN AGE

Cast: Sarah Jessica Parker, Luke Wilson [+]
Director: Thomas Bezucha
Writers: Thomas Bezucha
Producers: Michael London
Cinematographer: Jonathan Brown
Editors: Jeffrey Ford
Music: Michael Giacchino
Distribution: 20th Century Fox

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6.3 IMDB

63% TMDB

52% ROTTEN TOMATOES

56% METACRITIC

NameCharacterSarah Jessica ParkerMeredithDiane KeatonSybilRachel McAdamsAmyLuke WilsonBenDermot MulroneyEverettCraig T. NelsonKellyTyrone GiordanoThadClaire DanesJulieElizabeth ReaserSusannahBrian J. WhitePatrickPaul SchneiderBrad
Release Date
December 16, 2005
Runtime
104 minutes
Production Companies
Red Carpet Productions
MPAA Rating
PG-13
Language
English
Country
United States
Filming Dates
February 28, 2005 – March 2005

Filming Locations
Private Residence
144 Riverside Ave, Riverside, Connecticut
The Stone family home.
Rose City Jewelers (Closed)
1 Waverly Place, Madison, New Jersey
Where Thad and Everett shop for Meredith’s engagement ring.
Culver Studios
9336 Washington Blvd, Culver City, California
A few interior scenes were shot here.
Drew University
36 Madison Ave, Madison, New Jersey
Fairleigh Dickinson University
285 Madison Avenue, Madison, New Jersey
Disapproving Family Family Gatherings Fish Out of Water Forced Proximity Holidays Love Triangles Off Limits Second Chance The Wrong Girl/Guy First

Meredith: I don’t care whether you like me or not!
Amy: Of course you do.

Ben: You have a freak flag. You just don’t fly it.

Ben: So, uh, where’s dad?
Sybil: He ran away. Joined the circus
Everett: Better circus.
Patrick: Yeah. Less clowns.

Meredith: Isn’t there anybody that loves me?

Sybil: Christmas is not “clothing optional” this year – we have a guest.

Meredith: I hope I’m not putting anyone out.
Amy: Me. You’re putting, me out.

Ben: [to Meredith] Don’t dilly-dally there, pretty lady. We’re all gonna be down here talking about you.

Meredith: I slept with your brother.
Everett: You slept with who?
Thad: Do not look at me!

When Luke Wilson is telling Meredith about Everett’s allergy, Sarah Jessica Parker shouted “I didn’t know!” in one take as a joke.
Writer-director Thomas Bezucha nods to Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) twice in the film. The opening title sequence transitions from a postcard image into a live-action version of the same setting—a visual device first used by Vincente Minnelli to begin his MGM musical. Later, Bezucha includes a scene where Susanna watches the St. Louis Christmas Eve ball on television with Amy asleep in her lap. Judy Garland’s “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” plays in full over the next three minutes, accompanying a montage of each character’s Christmas Eve routines and quiet moments.

AwardsYearRecipientCategoryResultAARP Movies for Grownups Awards2006Diane Keaton,, Craig T. NelsonBest Grownup Love StoryWinnerAmerican Cinema Editors2006Jeffrey FordBest Edited Feature Film – Comedy or MusicalNomineeCasting Society of America2006Mindy MarinBest Feature Film Casting – ComedyNomineeGLAAD Media Awards2006The Family StoneOutstanding Film – Wide ReleaseNomineeGolden Globes2006Sarah Jessica ParkerBest Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or MusicalNomineeHollywood Film Awards2005Rachel McAdamsBreakthrough ActressWinnerNew York Film Critics Circle Awards2005Diane KeatonBest Supporting ActressNomineeSatellite Awards2005Diane KeatonOutstanding Actress in a Supporting Role, Comedy or MusicalNomineeSatellite Awards2005Rachel McAdamsOutstanding Actress in a Supporting Role, Comedy or MusicalNomineeSatellite Awards2005Craig T. NelsonOutstanding Actor in a Supporting Role, Comedy or MusicalNomineeTeen Choice Awards2006Rachel McAdamsMovies – Choice Actress: ComedyWinnerWomen Film Critics Circle Awards2005Sarah Jessica ParkerBest Comedic PerformanceWinner
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