Private Parts (1997)
Private Parts (1997)
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Cast
as Himself
as Herself
as Alison Stern
as Himself
as Kenny
as Himself
as Himself
as Gloria
as Ben Stern
as Ray Stern
as Moti
as Griff
as Ross Buckingham
as Roger Erlick
as Vin Vallesecca
as Payton
as Brittany
as Howard Stern, Aged 7
as Howard Stern, Aged 12
as Howard Stern, Aged 16
as Seven-Year-Old Howard
as Symphony Sid
as Manager Marvin Mamoulian
as Patricia Fonfara
as Leather Weather Lady
as Orgasm Woman
as Themselves
as Julie
as Don Imus
as Kielbasa Queen
as Mandy
as Music Awards Technician
as Howard's Agent
as Airline Representative
as Elliot
as Herbie
as Co-ed
as Co-ed
as Dee Dee
as Blind Co-ed
as Friend
as Friend
as Elyse
as Film Professor
as Unshaven DJ
as Barb
as Nurse
as Duke of Rock
as Rubberbound Man
as Trembling Patient
as Salesman
as Sales Manager
as Camp Director's Wife
as News Guy
as Doctor
as Waiter
as Douglas Kiker
as Man Looking for Apartment
as Woman Looking for Apartment
as Corporate Executive
as Lawyer
as Lawyer
as NBC Tour Guide
as Reenie
as Researcher
as Kenny's Secretary
as Engineer
as NBC Switchboard Operator
as NBC Switchboard Operator
as Stewardess
as Howard's Daughter
as Howard's Daughter
as Doctor Larry
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Herself
as Bikini Girl in Westchester
as Transvestite
as Transvestite
as Wife in Car
as Husband
as DC Cop
as DC Cop
as Betty Jean Rushton
as AC/DC
as AC/DC
as AC/DC
as AC/DC
as AC/DC
as Himself
as Herself
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Herself
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Critic Reviews for Private Parts
All Critics (51) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (40) | Rotten (11) | DVD (1)
A choppy amalgram of Revenge of the Nerds, Father Knows Best and Network.
People who wouldn't be able to distinguish Howard Stern from G. Gordon Liddy will be entertained by something like an off-colour -- and quite funny -- version of Coal Miner's Daughter.
A comic firecracker with a surprising human touch.
[A] sure-fire hit comedy.
Surprisingly entertaining but grossly dishonest.
A flat piece of work with long, slack stretches.
Audience Reviews for Private Parts
Pig Vomit: You're the anti-Christ. You know that, Stern? You are the mother-fucking anti-Christ! "Never before has a man done so much with so little." Having just read Howard Stern's autobiography, Private Parts, which I enjoyed a lot, I thought it a good idea to watch the film adaption. Private Parts is a hilarious and well made movie, which stays pretty true to the life story of Howard Stern. We all know who Howard Stern is. He's the "shock jock" that revolutionized talk radio. Love him or hate him, you gotta respect him. He gives no fucks and says what he wants. He talks like every single guy does when they're with their close buddies, except he does it on a large platform and he doesn't apologize for it. The life of Howard Stern from the early years as he was getting yelled at by his father constantly through his puppeteering days through his "high " school paranoid days through his striking out days and finishes with him being the number 1 DJ in New York. We see him marry his dream girl, fly into the MTV awards as Fartman, and tussle with the arrogant heads of NBC radio. It's glorious. Howard Stern plays himself, Robin Quivers plays herself, and Fred Norris plays himself. We also get Mary McCormack as Stern's wife Allison, and a hilarious role from Paul Giammati as Pig Vomit. There's also a lot of cameos, such as Ozzy Osbourne, Mia Farrow, and AC/DC. What's not to like? For fans of Howard Stern, this is an absolute can't miss. For haters of Howard Stern, you may still like it. I don't really consider myself a fan or a hater. I like the man to an extent because I respect that he his anti-hypocrite and just doesn't give a fuck. He comes off to some as racist and sexist, but in reality, all he is doing is giving the people what he wants. It's a brand of humor that isn't for everybody, yet everybody will listen just to see what he says next. His genius is in just how polarizing he is, and this movie shows that to near perfection.
Super Reviewer
A comical and autobiographical account of the real life of Howard Stern, this film is both gross and sentimental. Strangely compelling and enjoyable to watch almost throughout, Stern is very truthful in his depiction, as himself, portraying himself and narrating the entire film. The premise of the film came from Stern's acclaimed book of the same name and is just as juvenile and yet fresh as his early days in radio. Stern is impressive in the film, as well as much of his cast, who also went through the actual events of the film. His infidelity, workaholic status, his wife's resilience in the face of his outspokenness, and his love for his family are all compounded into an actually watchable film. I don't generally agree with the views and some of the humor Stern exhibits, not because of its crudeness but its inability to make me laugh. Stern still uses his usual brand of humor in this film, but because he was up against censorship and the network's forbearance it was almost inspiring to watch bare chested women bounce onscreen. More importantly, there wasn't any glossing over of what Stern is, and the differentiation of himself and his persona in the public light. What struck me as unsatisfying and hollow was the fight against the station and his own struggles with his wife. Stern paints himself as the rebel against tyranny while being anticlimactic and clumsy. Yes, there's a brief power struggle but then he gets higher ratings and everything evidently works out. I didn't laugh except during brief parts which usually have nothing to do with crass humor and all to do with the romanticism of his life and his self-deprecation. Our favorite shock jock shows himself in a whole new light, and though today Stern is divorced and remarried, his love for his wife is one that is rarely seen in such a tender way.
Super Reviewer
Private Parts is a film based on the life of Howard Stern. The basis for this film was his autobiography, Provate Parts, which I preferred to this film. But the film manages to be a good comedy about Stern's rise in the radio industry. As a person who studied in radio, I of course enjoyed this film, and in many ways inspired my decision to study radio. Howard Stern and his crew plays themselves and do it well. The cast alongside Stern are good and very entertaining too. Private Parts like Sterns radio show is a lot of fun, with many humourous bits but at times uneven. The film succeeds at being funny but Stern's book was better. Fans of Howard Stern will most likely enjoy this film as it is fairly well done. Private Parts is a good comedy and considering that Stern plays himself, its a big plus. Paul Giamatti plays a young executive at WNBC and tries to control Howard Stern, but Stern becomes more and more popular. As the film unfolds, we get to see Sterns brand of shock radio reach popularity. The film is very funny and also interesting because it shows how Stern became one of the biggest names in radio and pioneered a new form of radio: Shock Radio. People hate Howard Stern, but those who hate and love him can't deny the influence he's had on radio. This film shows that, and is a very entertaining film too. As a radio broadcasting graduate, I thoroughly recommend this film.
Super Reviewer
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