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Mom and Dad Save the World

1992·Movie
1h 28min·PG
30
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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Wonder6

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and slapstick

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

The future and fantasy

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Boldly going where no parents have gone before.

Emperor Spengo sees Marge Nelson and using a giant magnet, kidnaps her and her husband Dick, hoping to make Marge his before blowing up the Earth. The Emperor and other inhabitants of his planet are somewhat less than bright, and Dick begins reliving episodes of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers in order to rescue Marge, save the Earth, and restore the rightful emperor to the throne.
Absurdist Sci-Fi ComedyParody of Sci-Fi TropesFlash Gordon HomageSlapstick HumorFamily-FriendlyCampy FunLighthearted AdventureRetro Feel

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Mom and Dad Save the World legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mom and Dad Save the World worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30/100 (IMDb 5.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 12%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mom and Dad Save the World rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Mom and Dad Save the World?

1 h 28 min

Mom and Dad Save the World runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mom and Dad Save the World?

Critics12
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate Mom and Dad Save the World higher (49) than critics (12). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Mom and Dad Save the World a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 14% of its budget.

What language is Mom and Dad Save the World in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mom and Dad Save the World?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mom and Dad Save the World in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mom and Dad Save the World use?

What the Romans Have Done for UsCompensating for SomethingMental Picture ProjectorUgly Guy, Hot WifeOffing the AnnoyanceTrojan HorseLarge HamRight Behind MeLike a Duck Takes to WaterThe CaligulaBound and GaggedBizarre and Improbable Ballisticsand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 storytelling tropes for Mom and Dad Save the World, including What the Romans Have Done for Us, Compensating for Something, Mental Picture Projector.