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Private Parts

Private Parts

Never before has a man done so much with so little.

19976.51h 49m

Overview

The life and career of shock-jock superstar Howard Stern is recounted from his humble beginnings to his view from the top. Possessing a desire to be an on-air personality since childhood, Stern meanders through the radio world, always with his supportive wife, Alison, by his side. Landing a gig in Washington, D.C., Stern meets Robin Quivers, who will become his long-time partner in crime. When the two move to New York, they face the wrath of NBC executives.

Directed by Betty Thomas
Written by Len Blum, Michael Kalesniko, Howard Stern
Produced by Ivan Reitman
Box OfficeBudget: $28.0MRevenue: $41.2M

Top Cast

Howard Stern

Howard Stern

Howard Stern

Robin Quivers

Robin Quivers

Robin Quivers

Mary McCormack

Mary McCormack

Alison Stern

Fred Norris

Fred Norris

Fred Norris

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Kenny

Gary Dell'Abate

Gary Dell'Abate

Gary Dell'Abate

Jackie Martling

Jackie Martling

Jackie Martling

Carol Alt

Carol Alt

Gloria

Richard Portnow

Richard Portnow

Ben Stern

Kelly Bishop

Kelly Bishop

Ray Stern

Themes & Keywords

erectionbecoming an adultsexualityeroticismradiobased on true storyautobiographyautobiographicalwoman directorbased on real person

About Private Parts

Private Parts is a comedy, drama film released in 1997 exploring themes of erection, becoming an adult, sexuality, eroticism, radio, based on true story. Directed by Betty Thomas, it stars Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, Mary McCormack. The life and career of shock-jock superstar Howard Stern is recounted from his humble beginnings to his view from the top. Possessing a desire to be an on-air personality since childhood, Stern meanders through the radio world, always with his supportive wife, Alison, by his side. Landing a gig in Washington, D.C., Stern meets Robin Quivers, who will become his long-time partner in crime. When the two move to New York, they face the wrath of NBC executives.

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