The Family Stone
An uptight, conservative businesswoman accompanies her boyfriend to his eccentric and outgoing family's annual Christmas celebration and finds that she's a fish out of water in their free-spirited way of life.
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Meredith presents framed photograph of pregnant Sybil to family
Meredith offends everyone discussing Thad and Patrick's adoption plans
The film swings from the uncomfortable dinner argument where Meredith offends the family to her touching gift of Sybil's portrait, showing her genuine good heart.
The Family Stone divides audiences between those who find the family's treatment of Meredith cruel and uncomfortable versus those who appreciate the film's emotional complexity and strong performances. The sentiment arc follows Meredith's painful journey from outsider to acceptance, with the most beloved moments being her genuine attempts at connection and the family's eventual recognition of her good heart.
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Dermot Mulroney
Everett Stone
Sarah Jessica Parker
Meredith Morton
Diane Keaton
Sybil Stone
Luke Wilson
Ben Stone
Claire Danes
Julie Morton
Rachel McAdams
Amy Stone
Craig T. Nelson
Kelly Stone
Tyrone Giordano
Thad Stone
Brian J. White
Patrick Thomas
Elizabeth Reaser
Susannah Stone Trousdale
Paul Schneider
Brad Stevenson
Savannah Stehlin
Elizabeth Trousdale
Jamie Kaler
John Trousdale
Robert Dioguardi
David Silver
Carol Locatell
Jeweler
Ginna Carter
Jittery Cashier
Gus Buktenica
Bartender
Michael Pemberton
Bus Driver One
Ron Wall
Bus Driver Two
Christopher Parker
Inn Receptionist
Crew
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