Private Parts
A brash young DJ fights corporate censors and personal doubts to become the nation’s most infamous shock‑jock, turning his outrageous radio persona into a cultural phenomenon.
“Never before has a man done so much with so little.”
Synopsis
The life and career of shock-jock superstar Howard Stern is traced from his early beginnings to his rise to prominence. Stern, who aspired to be an on-air personality from a young age, navigated the radio industry with the support of his wife, Alison. He secured a position in Washington, D.C., where he met Robin Quivers, who became his long-time collaborator. Their move to New York brought conflict with NBC executives.
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Principal cast & crew: 20
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Edited by Peter TeschnerShot by Walt LloydDesigned by Charles Rosen
Box Office
1997 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.5× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$41.2M
Opening weekend: $14.6M — 35% of its US run. Front-loaded — most of its money arrived opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $18.9M — 46% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,138 theaters
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- Private Parts - Dirty Radiode
- Parties intimesfr
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