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Mr. Mom

1983·Movie
1h 31min·PG
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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When mom goes to work, dad goes berserk!

Jack and Caroline are a couple making a decent living when Jack suddenly loses his job. They agree that he should stay at home and look after the house while Caroline works. It's just that he's never done it before, and really doesn't have a clue...
Family ComedyGender Role Reversal1980s Suburban LifeSituational HumorWorking ParentsHousehold ChaosHeartwarmingRelatable Struggles

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Is Mr. Mom worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 50).

Is Mr. Mom okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Mr. Mom make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Mr. Mom?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Mr. Mom use?

Feigning IntelligenceBrick JokeMen Can't Keep HouseSoap Within a ShowBumbling DadBeard of SorrowCreator ProvincialismDeath by Woman ScornedThe Big RaceChainsaw GoodVicious VacAll Just a Dreamand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Feigning Intelligence, Brick Joke, and Men Can't Keep House.