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Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern

Actor, also director, producer and writer · Born August 28, 1957 (69) · Bethesda, Maryland, USA

Daniel Jacob Stern (born August 28, 1957) is an American film and television actor. He is known for his roles in the Hollywood films C.H.U.D., City Slickers and the first two Home Alone films, and as the narrator for the television series The Wonder Years.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
August 28, 1957 (69)
From
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Works as
Actor, also director, producer and writer
Titles
57 on MovieCove · 78 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 27% in 30 days

What are Daniel Stern's films like?

Across their 37 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy19 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 26th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Adventure5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 35th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
34%
Self
30%
Morality
12%
Society
10%
Power
6%
Survival
6%
Ideas
2%
Family bonds12 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship11 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity8 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity8 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age7 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 35 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 24 · Serious 4 · Dark 7

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 21 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 6

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 13 · Charged 15 · Intense 7

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 17 · Shifting 13 · Whiplash 5

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 13 · Funny 15

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 24 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 23 · Engaged 11 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 30 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

26 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 9 of 26 analyzed roles.

Ally
9 of 26
Hero
6 of 26
Shadow
5 of 26
Trickster
3 of 26
Herald
1 of 26
Threshold guardian
1 of 26
Mentor
1 of 26
Show the 26 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
18
Joyful
17
Warm
16
Absurd
10
Hopeful
10
Other
29

How their films linger

Feel-good18 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun15 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy18
  • Bittersweet12
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Daniel Stern's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 34 of their 57 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Daniel Stern's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

78 credits, 57 with a MovieCove page; 7 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • For All Mankind(2019)

    Show 10 episodes · as Eli Hobson

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • James vs. His Future Self(2019)

    Producer · as Jimmy

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Shrill(2019)

    Show 6 episodes · as Bill Easton

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • Game Over, Man!(2018)

    as Mitch

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • City Slickers In Westworld (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Phil Berquist

  • Angie Tribeca (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Dreyfuss

  • Manhattan(2014)

    Show 13 episodes · Director · as Glen Babbit

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Getting On(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · as Richard James

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Frankenweenie(2012)

    Thanks

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • A Christmas Story 2(2012)

    as The Old Man

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • House of Lies(2012)

    Show 2 episodes · as Robert Tretorn

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • California Romanza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Uncle Pops

  • Workaholics(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Travis Rockne

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Battle of the Bulbs(2010)

    as Bob Wallace

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Next Three Days(2010)

    as Meyer Fisk

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • A Previous Engagement (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Jack Reynolds

  • Whip It(2009)

    as Earl Cavendar

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Otis(2008)

    as Will Lawson

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • The Last Time(2006)

    as John

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Vegas, Baby(2006)

    as Harry Hard

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Complete Savages (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 3 episodes · Director

  • The Last Full Measure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Down (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Johnny

  • Regular Joe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 4 episodes · as Joe Binder

  • Monk(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Sheriff Fletcher

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Danny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 11 episodes · as Danny

  • Dead Simple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Frank Jacobs

  • Home Alone - Making of & Behind the Scenes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Marv

  • Family Guy(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Narrator (voice)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Dilbert(1999)

    Show 30 episodes · as Dilbert (voice)

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Very Bad Things(1998)

    as Adam Berkow

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Tourist Trap(1998)

    as George W. Piper

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Gun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Harvey

  • Hey Arnold!(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Packenham (voice)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Celtic Pride(1996)

    as Mike O'Hara

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Bushwhacked(1995)

    Executive Producer · as Max Grabelski

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold(1994)

    as Phil Berquist

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • SeaQuest 2032(1993)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Rookie of the Year(1993)

    Director · as Phil Brickma

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Home Alone 2: Lost in New York(1992)

    as Marv

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Larry Bird: A Basketball Legend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Narrator

  • City Slickers(1991)

    as Phil Berquist

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Home Alone(1990)

    as Marv

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson(1990)

    as William Cline

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • My Blue Heaven(1990)

    as Will Stubbs

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Coupe de Ville (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Marvin Libner

  • The Simpsons(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Narrator (voice)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Mat

  • Little Monsters(1989)

    as Glen Stevenson

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Leviathan(1989)

    as Buzz 'Sixpack' Parrish

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • D.O.A.(1988)

    as Hal Petersham

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • The Milagro Beanfield War(1988)

    as Herbie Platt

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Weekend War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Dr. David Garfield

  • The Wonder Years(1988)

    Show 115 episodes · Director · as Narrator (Adult Kevin)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Born in East L.A.(1987)

    as Jimmy

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Hannah and Her Sisters(1986)

    as Dusty

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • The Boss' Wife(1986)

    as Joel Keefer

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Hometown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 9 episodes · Actor

  • Key Exchange (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Michael

  • The Comedy Factory (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Leon

  • Frankenweenie(1984)

    as Ben Frankenstein

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • C.H.U.D.(1984)

    Writer · as A.J. 'The Reverend' Shepherd

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Samson and Delilah(1984)

    as Micah

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Daniel(1983)

    as Artie Sternlicht

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Get Crazy(1983)

    as Neil Allen

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Blue Thunder(1983)

    as Lymangood

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Behind-the-Scenes: Blue Thunder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Nature(1982)

    Show 3 episodes · as Narrator (voice)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Diner(1982)

    as Laurence 'Shrevie' Schreiber

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can(1982)

    as Jim

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Honky Tonk Freeway(1981)

    as Hitchhiker

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • It's My Turn(1980)

    as Cooperman

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • One-Trick Pony(1980)

    as Hare Krishna

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Stardust Memories(1980)

    as Actor

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • A Small Circle of Friends(1980)

    as Crazy Kid: Draft Inductee

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Starting Over(1979)

    as Student 2

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Breaking Away(1979)

    as Cyril

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Vegetable Soup (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 57 episodes · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 78 titles from 1975 to 2019; peak year 1990.

Biggest box office

Home Alone (1990)

$477M worldwide

Highest rated

Breaking Away (1979)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

The Wonder Years (1988)

Film career

19752019

Peak 1990 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 16 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting76 of 78: 72 only acting, 4 with another role · typical Midcredits score57thDirecting4 of 78: 1 only directing, 3 with another roleProducing1 of 78: 0 only producing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 78: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

78 titles, 4 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 3 of them.

By decade

1970s3 · acting1980s29 · 29 acting · 1 crew1990s19 · 19 acting · 2 crew2000s12 · 11 acting · 1 crew2010s15 · 14 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 3rd · top billed in 6% of 36 roles
7984899409

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Daniel Stern's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 47th percentile, the median of all 43; across their 35 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 48th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 35

Approval · how many liked their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 35

Reach · how many have seen their films

84thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 35

Midcredits score across 57 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up21
  • 50th to 74th12
  • 25th to 49th16
  • Below 25th8

Shape of the crowd

24 of their 57 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved8
  • Crowd Pleaser24
  • Broadly Agreed5
  • Mixed20

Most divisive · actor

A Christmas Story 2 (2012)

76th percentile spread · 63% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Nature (1982)

Midcredits 98th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 68/100 in their films, across 35 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Daniel Stern's work okay for kids?

Across up to 19 MovieCove titles with content scores, profanity and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore15 titles18–85 · median 54 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity19 titles13–60 · median 27 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity17 titles33–76 · median 50 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs15 titles22–66 · median 33 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense13 titles26–75 · median 50 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Daniel Stern work with?

People who share at least 2 of Daniel Stern's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; John Heard shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers