Stuck on You

Stuck on You

Year: 2003

Runtime: 118 min

Language: English

Directors: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly

Comedy

This hilarious comedy follows conjoined twins Walt and Bob, who have learned to thrive despite sharing a vital organ. Walt dreams of Hollywood success and persuades Bob to join him on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance in Los Angeles. They face numerous challenges as they navigate the complexities of life and pursue their individual aspirations while remaining physically connected.

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1

Twin life and Quikee Burger

Bob and Walt Tenor run Quikee Burger in Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard. They guarantee free meals if orders aren't completed in three minutes, showcasing their uncanny in-sync teamwork. Bob is shy while Walt is outgoing, and their bond anchors their small-town life.

Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard
2

Walt pursues acting; Bob's stage fright

Walt pursues acting, while Bob stays in the background due to stage fright. Walt stars in a one-man show, drawing attention to their unique bond. The brothers juggle dreams of Hollywood with the realities of being conjoined.

Oak Bluffs, MA
3

California move and new life

As the show grows in popularity, they head to California to chase bigger opportunities. They rent an apartment in Los Angeles and befriend aspiring actress April Mercedes. They explain their conjoinment to April, including that they share a liver that is mostly Bob's.

Los Angeles, California
4

Hollywood hurdles and a surprising offer

Walt struggles to find acting work in Hollywood, and their agent Morty O'Reilly offers little real help. At one point he even suggests Walt take a pornographic role. Meanwhile Cher is unhappy that she is set to star in a prime-time show called Honey and the Beaze, and hires Walt as her co-star, hoping to jump-start her own career.

Los Angeles, California
5

Bluescreen boost and sudden fame

The producers reveal a scheme to keep Bob out of sight by using bluescreen tricks, and the show becomes a surprise hit. Walt achieves fame while Bob remains in the background, dealing with the emotional cost of separation. The success brings both attention and personal strain.

Hollywood, California
6

May Fong meets Bob; romance begins

Morty arranges for May Fong to meet Bob, and a romance forms between them. The twins struggle to keep their conjoined nature secret, with Walt sometimes joining them in disguise, even as a giant teddy bear to accompany them. The evolving relationship puts new pressure on their delicate arrangement.

Los Angeles, California
7

May discovers the truth; she flees

Eventually May discovers the truth when she finds them in bed together, and she concludes they are a gay couple rather than brothers. Bob reveals they are conjoined, but May is shocked by the deception and flees. The relationship fractures as the secret threatens their happiness.

California
8

Word leaks; Tonight Show fame

Morty informs the twins that word has leaked about their conjoined status. Rather than hide, they embrace their uniqueness and become major celebrities, appearing in commercials and on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Walt basks in the fame while Bob longs for May.

Los Angeles, California
9

Independence and a drunken night

Walt enjoys success but observes that Bob is unhappy and misses May. He pushes for separation to gain independence, acting out in a wild binge that lands him in jail for drunk driving. Even so, it is Bob who bears the real hangover because they share a liver.

Los Angeles, California
10

Night before surgery; commitment to separation

On the night before the surgery, May returns to apologize and accept that separation might be best. The next morning, the operation proceeds to separate their bodies, with the medical team performing the life-changing procedure. The head surgeon informs them the surgery was successful.

Night before surgery Hospital, Los Angeles, California
11

Post-operation life begins

The separation operation is successful, and the twins begin adjusting to their new independent lives. Bob and May move back to Oak Bluffs to start anew, while Walt faces career setbacks after Honey and the Beaze is canceled. They navigate the emotional shifts that come with living apart after years of togetherness.

Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
12

One year later: family, theatre, and Velcro

A year later, the brothers are running the Quikee Burger together again and May is married to Bob and pregnant. They simulate their former conjoined life with Velcro clothing, a playful nod to their past. Walt continues to perform in local plays, including a Bonnie and Clyde musical with Meryl Streep, finding creative fulfillment in his craft.

One year later Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

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