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Mom and Dad Save the World

PG 1992 1h 28m Kids & Family Sci-Fi List
12% Tomatometer 25 Reviews 44% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
While planning to destroy Earth with a gigantic laser beam, Emperor Tod Spengo (Jon Lovitz), ruler of the planet Spengo, catches a glimpse of housewife Marge Nelson (Teri Garr) and becomes smitten with her. Beaming Marge and her husband, Dick (Jeffrey Jones), up to Spengo from California, the daft, dimwitted leader tries to woo her, and sends her spouse to prison. Soon Dick is plotting an insurgency, in hopes of overthrowing Spengo and rescuing his wife.

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Critics Consensus

There is no saving this off-putting family adventure from its mirthless script, although some inspired production design gives it some visual polish.

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Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer Mom and Dad Save the World, which was directed by Greg Beeman and has the straggly feel of an extended Saturday Night Live skit, boasts unusually inspired production design. Rated: 2/4 Jul 25, 2014 Full Review John Hartl Seattle Times Mom and Dad Save the World is an insult to the idea of children's entertainment. Rated: 1/4 Jul 25, 2014 Full Review Johanna Steinmetz Chicago Tribune Here's a novel idea: A kids' movie with parents as heroes. That twist is the most -- some might say only -- refreshing element in Mom and Dad Save the World. Rated: 1/4 Jul 25, 2014 Full Review Tom Cassidy Common Sense Media This fun early '90s sci-fi comedy adventure puts a couple of parents in the lead roles. Rated: 4/5 Jul 28, 2022 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a briskly-paced yet mostly uninvolving comedy that's been, by and large, geared exclusively towards very small children... Rated: 2/4 Jan 2, 2022 Full Review Malcolm Johnson Hartford Courant Apparently aimed at children with undiscriminating or easily browbeaten parents, Mom and Dad resembles an especially irritating children's theater extravaganza or television skit. Jun 4, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bob D Look I understand that Silence of the Lambs won the Oscar that year, the problem is between that movie and Mom and Dad Save the world. I rather watch this one. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/24 Full Review S P The worst movie I've ever seen, hands down. Utterly stupid, and not in a funny way. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/05/24 Full Review Michael O It is absurd people took time out of their days to critique this movie so shallowly. This is a prime example of how to make a comedy without extreme gross out humor. It has perfectly landing site gags (pick me up????), a cast out of the 90s wishlist, and feel good heartfelt moments. Is it cheesy? 100%. Sure it is labeled a kids movie, doesn't mean it can't be enjoyed by all. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/23 Full Review Bobbi D So funny and bizzare. The costumes and sets are incredible and cheesy in the best way. I've always loved this film. It managed to age well and I hope it is eventually loves as a cult classic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/10/23 Full Review StephenPaul C The greatest 01 hour: and 28 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Based on science fiction material!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Why do all the critics think this is a children's movie? That is a stupid way to frame this film. It's a fun and quirky movie with great sets, a great cast, and a bunch of dumb jokes. Seriously. It's a gem of a movie that most people have missed out on. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis While planning to destroy Earth with a gigantic laser beam, Emperor Tod Spengo (Jon Lovitz), ruler of the planet Spengo, catches a glimpse of housewife Marge Nelson (Teri Garr) and becomes smitten with her. Beaming Marge and her husband, Dick (Jeffrey Jones), up to Spengo from California, the daft, dimwitted leader tries to woo her, and sends her spouse to prison. Soon Dick is plotting an insurgency, in hopes of overthrowing Spengo and rescuing his wife.
Director
Greg Beeman
Producer
Michael Phillips
Production Co
Home Box Office (HBO), Mercury Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 25, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.8M
Runtime
1h 28m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround
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