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Mr. Mom

1983·Movie
1h 31min·PG
IMDb6.6Metacritic506.8Rotten Tomatoes77%57%

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life, family, and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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

Crew

Directed by:
Stan Dragoti, Dustin Bernard, James Dyer
Written by:
John Hughes
Produced by:
Lynn Loring, Aaron Spelling, Lauren Shuler Donner
Composed by:
Alf Clausen, Michael J. Kohut, Aaron Rochin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Mr. Mom legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaYouTube TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

Mr. Mom is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mr. Mom worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mr. Mom rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Mr. Mom?

1 h 31 min

Mr. Mom runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mr. Mom?

Critics64
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see Mr. Mom much the same way.

What language is Mr. Mom in?

EnglishGermanSpanish

It was made in English, with some German, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mr. Mom?

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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 storytelling tropes for Mr. Mom, including Feigning Intelligence, Brick Joke, Men Can't Keep House.