Mom and Dad Save the World

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Mom and Dad Save the World

PG

1992

1h 28m

Kids & Family

Sci-Fi

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Madam D

This is not a great comedy, but it's so silly it is fun to watch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/28/25

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C M

My family and I used to LOVE this movie. It's definitely very dumb, but that's kind of the point. Cringe and cheese at its best, in space!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/12/25

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Teri Garr

Marge Nelson

Jeffrey Jones

Dick Nelson

Jon Lovitz

Emperor Tod Spengo

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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
Screenwriter: Chris Matheson, Ed Solomon
Production Co: Mercury Productions, Home Box Office (HBO)
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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