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Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son

2011Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

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A wholesome, hopeful crime movie about family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for big ideas, brutality or tears.

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Story

Momma's got back-up.

FBI agent Malcolm Turner and his 17-year-old son Trent go undercover at an all-girls performing arts school after Trent witnesses a murder. Posing as Big Momma and Charmaine, they must find the murderer before he finds them.

Feels like

Broad Slapstick Comedy
Father-Son Bonding
Undercover Disguise Farce
Teen Performing Arts Setting
Martin Lawrence Franchise
Light Crime Thriller
Family-Friendly Humor
Predictable Plot
Cheesy Rom-Com Elements

Crew

Directed by: John Whitesell
Written by: Don Rhymer, Matthew Fogel
Produced by: David T. Friendly, Michael Green
Music by: David Newman

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Facts

February 16, 2011 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released: February 16, 2011
Runtime: 1 h 47 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres: Crime, Comedy, Action
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $32 million
Box office: $83 million
Available in: 86 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son?"

Questions about Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son

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Where can I stream Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son?

In the United States, Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 50 other countries.

Is Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son worth watching?

32

BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 4.5, Rotten Tomatoes 5%, and Metacritic 22). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (14).

Is Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son a sequel?

Big Momma's House (2000)
Big Momma's House 2 (2006)
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011)

Yes: it's movie 3 of 3 in its series, after Big Momma's House 2 (2006).

Is Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.