Kevin Farley Movies
Best known as the younger (by one year) brother of talented but ill-fated
Saturday Night Live comedian
Chris Farley,
Kevin Farley followed in the footsteps of his older sibling and established himself as a comedic screen presence in his own right. He grew up in Madison, WI, as the third of five children and the son of an asphalt company owner, and -- like
Chris -- soon fell into a niche as the class clown. Both young men grew up as members of the
Saturday Night Live generation and idolized performers such as
John Belushi and
Bill Murray beyond belief;
Kevin attended Marquette University as a business major (graduating in 1986) and went to work for his dad. He grew to hate the business life and eventually moved to Chicago and enrolled in comedy classes, then relocated to Los Angeles and began signing for bit parts in
Chris' features, such as
Tommy Boy and
Black Sheep, as well as guest spots in series programs such as
That '70s Show and
3rd Rock from the Sun.
Following
Chris' death from an overdose in December 1997,
Kevin landed a starring role on the briefly run MTV sitcom
2Gether, then moved into features, with an unsurprising emphasis almost exclusively on comedy, much of it in the destructive and anarchic vein of his late brother. Projects in which
Kevin appeared included the
Adam Sandler animated comedy
Eight Crazy Nights (2002), the
Cedric the Entertainer laugh-fest
Johnson Family Vacation, and -- in a starring capacity -- a turn as a
Michael Moore-like anti-patriotic director who gets the Ebenezer Scrooge treatment in the
David Zucker gag-fest
An American Carol (2008). ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

- 2012
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Awoken every night by unexplained occurrences in the house he inherited from his grandmother, frustrated Larry (Kevin Farley) sets up a series of video cameras to get evidence of a haunting, and finds that some spirits are best left undisturbed in this anarchic spoof of the Paranormal Activity series. When the mischievous ghosts refuse to leave peacefully, Larry calls on a series of quirky mediums and kooky psychics to help drive them out. John Farley, Maria Menounos, and Eric Roberts co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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- 2011
- NR
Contemptible Klansman Leroy Lowe (Tom Sizemore) is forced to confront his deep-rooted bigotry after being convicted of fraud, and placed in a prison cell with Mexican field worker Emilio (Héctor Jimenez). To further complicate matters, when a pretty Mexican cleaning woman takes a shine to Leroy, he finds it increasingly difficult to maintain his racist outlook in this quirky prison-buddy comedy also featuring Stacy Keach and Kevin Farley. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Tom Sizemore, Héctor Jimenez, (more)

- 2010
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Jack Sanders (Chris Kattan) incurs a sizable debt to a star struck gangster, and gets his gorgeous girlfriend Diane to pose as her Hollywood doppelganger in order to appease the ruthless loan shark in this comedy featuring Norm MacDonald, Chazz Palminteri, Horatio Sanz, and Pamela Anderson. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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- 2008
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A 12-year-old boy with a tricked-out mountaintop fort attempts to foil three bumbling jewel thieves in search of a valuable dog collar in this fast-paced family comedy that's fun for parents and children alike. Wherever there are valuable jewels, notorious stone stealer Jackie Seemore is sure to be close by. On the heels of his latest heist, Jackie has disguised himself as a blind nun and is about to be picked up at Cedarville Airport by his two dimwitted assistants, Bud and Arty. Led through the airport by a Seeing Eye dog with an especially luminous collar, Jackie has donned a false veneer that is so effective even his most trusted sidekicks don't recognize him. Later, when the villainous trio pulls into a nearby rest stop to clean up, they have a chance run in with precocious adolescent Owen. Recognizing that the dog is unhappy being teased by Bud and Arty, Owen befriends the tormented animal -- which subsequently escapes into the nearby woods. Upon finding the frightened dog, Owen brings her to his secret hideout that was built upon a nearby mountaintop and fortified with booby-traps to keep away the local bullies. But Owen isn't the only person who resides on this mountaintop, because according to local legend a frightful old man deemed "The Madman of the Mountain" resides somewhere on this formidable hill as well. Naming the dog "Diamond" for her sparkling collar, the brave young boy vows to defend her from Jackie and his henchmen at all costs. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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- Starring:
- Luke Benward, Brittany Curran, (more)

- 2008
- PG13
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Ebenezer Scrooge gets the parody treatment from veteran writer/director David Zucker (Airplane!, Scary Movie 4) with this comedy starring Kevin Farley as a derisive documentarian (à la Michael Moore) who's visited by three ghosts intent on instilling the American spirit in the disillusioned filmmaker. Kelsey Grammer, Jon Voight, Leslie Nielsen, James Woods, and Dennis Hopper co-star in the Vivendi Entertainment production. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Kevin Farley, Kelsey Grammer, (more)

- 2007
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Notorious "shock jock" Max Hudson (Steven Weber) is at the radio studio in middle of his daily broadcast when his wife Jeannette is killed at home. Though the police are persuaded that Jeannete's death was accidental, Monk (Tony Shalhoub) suspects that Max is a murderer, despite his "perfect" alibi. In his efforts to break Max down, Monk agrees to guest on his radio show--where he nearly becomes a murderer himself when Max begins cracking cruel jokes about the detective's late wife Trudy. As it turns out, the key to mystery is in the paws of an extremely well-trained dog. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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- 2007
- PG13
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When two dim-witted blonde bombshells are mistaken for the underworld's most cunning assassins, they are approached with a lucrative contract to take out the head of the Chinese mafia in a globe-trotting, air-headed comedy starring Pamela Anderson and Denise Richards. Two fair-haired beauties have just witnessed a high-profile mob hit, and now the Godfather is convinced that they have what it takes to rub out his most fearsome rival. After accepting a hearty payout and agreeing to carry out the dangerous assignment, the two brainless beauties hit the open road on the adventure of a lifetime. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Pamela Anderson, Denise Richards, (more)

- 2006
- R
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A washed-up television star attempts to crawl out of the bottle and back to the top of the heap in this showbiz mockumentary starring Andy Dick as the biggest underdog the small screen has ever known. The time has come to sober up and jump back in the fray, but could it be that Danny Roane (Dick)'s talent has finally been drowned by a few too many week-long benders? As he takes his shot at directing his first-ever feature film, the world watches wondering whether he'll turn out an undisputed classic or simply blackout before the martini shot is in the can. Ben Stiller, Maura Tierney, James VanDerBeek, and Bob Odenkirk all drop in to wish their old friend good luck as he stumbles his way down the comeback trail. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Andy Dick

- 2004
- PG13
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Comedian Cedric the Entertainer serves as both producer and star of this comedy about a family who discovers just how much can go wrong en route to a family get-together. When Nate Johnson (Cedric the Entertainer) is invited to a big family reunion in Missouri, he sees it as an opportunity to reconnect with his estranged wife and growing children, as well as a chance to show up his wealthier know-it-all brother, Mack (Steve Harvey). Nate takes delivery on an expensive new SUV, persuades his recently separated wife, Dorothy (Vanessa L. Williams), to tag along, and packs up his three kids -- nubile teenager Nikki (Solange Knowles), under-age wannabe rapper D.J. (Bow Wow), and precocious seven-year-old Destiny (Gabby Soleil) -- for what he imagines will be a leisurely drive from Los Angeles to St. Louis. However, between his wary wife, arguing kids, angry police officers, bizarre hitchhikers, bad diner food, and an unfortunate run-in with a cement mixer, getting from point A to point B proves to be just short of a nightmare. Johnson Family Vacation was the first feature film for director Christopher Erskin, who previously distinguished himself directing music videos for the likes of Missy Elliot, TLC, and Boyz II Men. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Cedric the Entertainer, Vanessa Williams, (more)

- 2002
- PG13
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Come celebrate the joy and togetherness of the Hanukkah season with Adam Sandler -- yeah, that Adam Sandler -- in this raucous animated comedy written and produced in collaboration with the noted funnyman. Davey Stone (voice of Adam Sandler) is a twentysomething man with a short temper and a reputation for causing trouble who lives in the small New England town of Dukesberry. Davey has a particularly bad attitude about the holiday season, and on the first night of Hanukkah, he goes on a tear that lands him in front of a judge (voice of Norm Crosby). The judge, who has dealt with Davey before, is prepared to send him to prison, but Whitey (also voiced by Sandler), an eccentric but kindly old man, persuades the judge to give him a chance to turn Davey into a more responsible citizen. Davey doesn't think much of Whitey's charitable nature, but when his trailer home burns down, he's forced to move in with Whitey and his perpetually nervous sister, Eleanore (also voiced by Sandler...spotting a trend here?). Between Whitey and Eleanore's nonstop kvetching and the reappearance of his old girlfriend Jennifer (voice of Jackie Titone), Davey is being driven to distraction by the Hanukkah season, but in time Whitey learns the truth about why Davey has such a problem with the Festival of Lights. Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights also includes eight new songs co-written by Sandler; he duets with bluegrass star Alison Krauss on "Long Ago." ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Adam Sandler

- 2000
- R
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In many ways, Artie (Seth Walther) is a typical college freshman -- he's shy, a bit awkward, and is still trying to figure out how to fit in in his new environment. But Artie has a problem that makes it difficult to interact with people; since he was a child, Artie has been stricken with chronic flatulence, and while his good friend Bear (Kevin Farley) accepts him as he is and gets him into a fraternity, not every one else is so charitable about Artie's frequent gaseous outbursts. Artie becomes infatuated with Andrea (Christine Steel), a sexy co-ed, and to his surprise, Andrea seems interested in him as well. But Andrea is just using Artie to toy with her incredibly jealous boyfriend, and Artie doesn't recognize that Emily (Heather McComb), a pretty girl he's become friendly with, has actually fallen in love with him. Billed as "the comedy that stinks," F.A.R.T.: The Movie also features John Farley; both John and Kevin Farley are siblings of the late actor and comic Chris Farley. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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- 1998
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Eric (Topher Grace) looks forward to a passionate evening with Donna (Laura Prepon) at the local drive-in movie (remember those?). Unfortunately, the hospitable Donna has invited Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) and Jackie (Mila Kunis) along for the night. And, in their only series appearance (thus far), Fez's host parents, the Erdmans (Kevin Farley, Shannon Holt), suspect that Fez (Wilmer Valderrama) is indulging in "devil music" (and never mind that he has disguised his Kiss album with a Pat Boone cover). Adding to the confusion, Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) takes a quiz in Cosmo which culminates in a wild evening at a salad bar(!) with hubby Red (Kurtwood Smith). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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- 1996
- PG13
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Handsome, smooth-talking Al Donnelly (Tim Matheson) has everything going for him. A politician, he is engaged in a heated gubernatorial race with the feisty Governor Tracy (Christine Ebersole), a tough old bird who doesn't hesitate to play hardball with opponents. Unfortunately for her, things are looking good for Donnelly. Fortunately she finds his Achilles' heel with his young brother Mike Donnelly (Saturday Night Live alumnus Chris Farley), a fat slob gym teacher and hopeless imbecile who only wants to win his more successful sibling's respect. Unfortunately all he does is embarrass poor Al to death. In desperation, Al assigns the sardonic and prissy Steve Dodds (David Spade) to keep Mike under constant surveillance. The real trouble begins when Tracy's aids try to frame hapless Mike for arson. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Chris Farley, David Spade, (more)