Thomas Bezucha’s 2005 The Family Stone tells the story of the Stonex, a tight-knit, extremely liberal New England brood thrown into chaos when golden child Everett (the dashing Dermot Mulroney) brings home his girlfriend, the tightly wound and politically conservative Meredith (icon Sarah Jessica Parker) for Christmas.
When things go south—Meredith is casually homophobic toward Everett’s deaf, gay brother Thad (Tyrone Giordano) and mom Sybil (Diane Keaton) is dealing with terminal cancer—Meredith calls in her sister, the much more amiable Julie (Claire Danes) for backup.
Though the dramedy wasn’t big with the critics, it became a commercial success. Now, nearly 20 years later, it’s been dubbed a seasonal staple by many, with LGBTQ+ fans praising it for being one of the few holiday films of its time to prominently feature queer characters.
With the film surely playing on TV screens across the country this holiday season, read on for 20 fascinating facts about The Family Stone…
Donston
It’s fairly sub-standard fare, held together by a decent cast. The gay/interracial/disabled couple pretty much comes off like progressive window dressing, getting almost nothing to do in the movie. My mother likes it though.
barryaksarben
ah donston. please go read my comment in the comment segment on the hot sexy Spanish actor to see. how we discovered what you truly are.
KissBananaPeels
the movie is absolute garbage…ABSOLUTE TRASH
This is not a gay movie this is a white middle class movie with the Black and disabled character forced to meet a quote…again it is TRASH
gregg2010
I have to agree. The film is mawkish and excruciating to watch. I’ve tried, but I’ve never gotten through it.
barryaksarben
I love the movie. it is not as you say trash you know nothing of the writer or the story so you may want to. research before spouting off
Winsocki
Titanic, Wings of Desire, Grand Budapest Hotel are trash…… bored stiff or walked out of theater. GBH I fell asleep.
Bob M
To each their own. It’s one of my favorites. Dianne Keaton is awesome in it and the ending always makes me cry no matter how many time I’ve seen it.