Trading Mom

1994·Movie
1h 22min·PG
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes43%56%

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Trading Mom fingerprint

Big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Family, fantasy, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

No More Vegtables, No More HomeWork, No More Cleaning up your room...

The Martin kids learn of a magic spell that will take them to the 'mommy market' so they can get a more user friendly model. After giving a few other moms a try, they want their own back. But that is not so easy.
Magical RealismFamily ComedyNostalgicWhimsicalComing-of-AgeFantasyHeartwarming90s Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Tia Brelis
Written by:
Nancy Brelis, Tia Brelis
Produced by:
Robert Little, Raffaella De Laurentiis, Hester Hargett
Composed by:
David Kitay

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Trading Mom

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Where can I stream Trading Mom legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsStarzTubi TVHowdy

Trading Mom is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also 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 Trading Mom worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Trading Mom rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Trading Mom?

1 h 22 min

Trading Mom runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Trading Mom?

Critics43
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Trading Mom higher (56) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Trading Mom in?

EnglishSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch Trading Mom?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Trading Mom in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Trading Mom use?

Disappeared DadWhat the Hell Is That Accent?Rule of ThreeKarma HoudiniOr Was It a Dream?Social Services Does Not ExistBe Careful What You Wish ForFiction Isn't FairCan't Get Away with Nuthin'One-Hour Work Week

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Trading Mom, including Disappeared Dad, What the Hell Is That Accent?, Rule of Three.

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