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Victor J. Kemper. People have been living through the basic idea for "Mr. Mom" for years. It's too bad this movie doesn't feel more like their lives and less like the pilot for a TV sitcom. The movie's about a well-paid Ford executive who gets laid off and can't find work.
Classic '80s comedy with some salty language, racy scenes. Read Common Sense Media's Mr. Mom review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Martin Mull, Michael Keaton, Teri Garr
- Stan Dragoti
- Twentieth Century Fox
Mr. Mom (1984) *** (out of 4) An auto-engineer (Michael Keaton) gets fired from his job so his wife (Teri Garr) must go out and get a job to support the family. This leaves Keaton at home to take care of the kids and house.
Mr. Mom makes up for its stereotype-driven premise with a sweet script and charming work from a well-matched cast led by Michael Keaton and Teri Garr. Read Critics Reviews
- (25)
- Stan Dragoti
- PG
- Michael Keaton
Aug 19, 1983 · Mr. Mom: Directed by Stan Dragoti. With Michael Keaton, Teri Garr, Frederick Koehler, Taliesin Jaffe. After he's suddenly laid off, a husband switches roles with his wife.
- (28K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Stan Dragoti
- 1983-08-19
Mr. Mom Reviews. It’s an interesting time capsule and a funny family comedy, even if it reworks 1950s sitcom stereotypes for 1980s suburbia. Full Review | Jan 7, 2023.
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On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 76% based on 25 reviews, with an average rating of 6.1/10. The site's critical consensus reads: "Mr. Mom makes up for its stereotype-driven premise with a sweet script and charming work from a well-matched cast led by Michael Keaton and Teri Garr."
