Private Parts_
"Never before has a man done so much with so little."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Private Parts earned $41.2M worldwide on a $28.0M budget — a 47% return on investment.
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Year context
Private Parts was released 29 years ago in 1997.
CAST (20)
Howard Stern
Howard Stern
Robin Quivers
Robin Quivers
Mary McCormack
Alison Stern
Fred Norris
Fred Norris
Paul Giamatti
Kenny
Gary Dell'Abate
Gary Dell'Abate
Jackie Martling
Jackie Martling
Carol Alt
Gloria
Richard Portnow
Ben Stern
Kelly Bishop
Ray Stern
Henry Goodman
Moti
Jonathan Hadary
Griff
Paul Hecht
Ross Buckingham
Allison Janney
Dee Dee
Michael Murphy
Roger Erlick
James Murtaugh
Payton
Reni Santoni
Vallesecca
Lee Wilkof
Marvin Mamoulian
Melanie Good
Brittany Fairchild
TL
Theresa Lynn
Orgasm Woman
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$28.0M
Budget
$41.2M
Revenue
+47%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (367 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$28,000,000
Box Office
$41,200,000
Profit
+$13,200,000
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Private Parts about?
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.
How long is Private Parts?
Private Parts has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who directed Private Parts?
Private Parts was directed by Betty Thomas.
Who stars in Private Parts?
The cast of Private Parts includes Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, Mary McCormack, Fred Norris, Paul Giamatti.
How much did Private Parts make at the box office?
Private Parts earned $41,200,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $28,000,000.
What is the rating of Private Parts?
Private Parts has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 367 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama
KEYWORDS (10)
erection
becoming an adult
sexuality
eroticism
radio
based on true story
autobiography
autobiographical
woman director
based on real person