Mr. Mom

Mr. Mom

When mom goes to work, dad goes berserk!

Directed by Stan Dragoti

Produced by Aaron Spelling Productions, Sherwood Productions

198391 min6.5 / 10

A warm, lighthearted comedy about role reversal and domestic adjustment that celebrates family bonds and personal growth through humor.

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...

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  • Is Mr. Mom one of a kind? No. Less singular than 96% of films.

  • Is Mr. Mom easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Does Mr. Mom end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is Mr. Mom sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Mr. Mom violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Mr. Mom scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

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Rarity8

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Surprise68

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Love45

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Like Mr. Mom, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Mr. Mom, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Mr. Mom, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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