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Your Mother Wears Combat Boots

1989Movie1 h 40 min

Comedy
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–65%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

She’s taking basic training to a whole new level!

An overprotective single mother tries to stop her son joining the parachute unit by sending him to the college, fearful that he may end up his life like his father did. He secretly leaves the college and joins the army, but the mother finds out and makes a bet with him that if she passes the basic training, he will leave the unit.

Feels like

  • Family Comedy
  • Military Training
  • Single Mother
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Nostalgic
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Humorous
  • 80s Classic

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Anson Williams
Written by
Bill Novodor, Susan Hunter
Music by
Jeff Barry, Barry Fasman

Everyone

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Facts

March 27, 1989 · 1 h 40 min · Strong Language

Released
March 27, 1989
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

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Questions about Your Mother Wears Combat Boots

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Your Mother Wears Combat Boots worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.3).

Is Your Mother Wears Combat Boots okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Your Mother Wears Combat Boots make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Your Mother Wears Combat Boots?

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.