Mr. Mom

PG

Released Jul 22, 1983

1 hr. 31 min.

Comedy

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76%

25 Reviews

Tomatometer

57%

25,000+ Ratings

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During the 1980s recession, automobile engineer Jack (Michael Keaton) is fired from his job. When his wife, Caroline (Teri Garr), finds a job before he does, they switch roles, placing him in the unfamiliar position of homemaker and caretaker to their three children. He embarks upon a series of misadventures, from navigating grocery store trips to playing poker games with housewives. Jack and Caroline must figure out the intricacies of their new roles while maintaining their relationship.

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Critics Consensus

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.

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Jeff M

I worshipped this movie as a pre-teen, and it would likely be among the ten most watched films of my HBO adolescence. So it was a rather painful experience for me to watch it 35 years later and not thinking it all that funny anymore. Sure, some of the sight gags still hold up, particularly Keaton's first visit to the grocery store, and the brilliant comedic talents of both Keaton and Garr make it quite watchable. I think this film is just an unfortunate victim of how the times have changed. And maybe over the course of the last few decades I've seen too many similar movies that have lessened the impact of the original. (This is definitely the case for me with another childhood favorite - ET). It now feels like an overlong sitcom, particularly considering some of the supporting actors involved. This time around, I was actually more taken with Garr's storyline and found her much more interesting and subtly funny than before. Perhaps it's because she seems more grounded in reality. I still think this is a movie that the young kids of today will love, and there's definitely a bit of nostalgia still to be found for the rest of us. But I was honestly a bit bummed.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/24

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Jason W

Classic 80s comedy with Michael Keaton. Saw it recently and still just as funny today as yesterday.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/27/23

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Audience Member

Who says a man can't do what a woman does on a daily basis? Director Stan Dragotti with Michael Keaton and Terri Garr Jack Butler lives a great life as a husband and a loving father Unfortunately he gets fired from his auto industry job But he gets the better end of the deal it seems His wife is off traveling for her job while Jack is a stay-at-home dad He's juggling the kids, cooking, cleaning etc. Can he handle it though? He spends more time hanging with all the female neighbors all whom are divorcees The film has a lot of 1980s sensibilities riffing on stereotypical gender expectations from the 1950s Keaton as Jack has plenty of moments where he's unhinged and it succeeds since this launched his whole career Even his wife is oblivious to the clutter he feels inside yet she wants to succeed career wise This contains a nice warm simplicity and that the gender reversals have adverse side effects on both parties The movie is more sitcom material than anything but still a very pleasant watch

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/27/23

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Erik B

Typical John Hughes look at a slice of 1980's middle-American life; always enjoyable. Where's my Wubby?!?

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/15/23

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Daniel J

Does exactly what it sets out to do. The audience rating is usually spot on, but it's wrong here. This film gets an 85 from me personally. Very funny movie, silly, yet lots of realism also, not sentimental, but some slightly touching moments. Overall a quality 80s flick.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/09/23

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William T

Great Movie, goes back to a much better time in America

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/21

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Stan Dragoti

Director

Michael Keaton

Jack

Teri Garr

Caroline

Ann Jillian

Joan

Frederick Koehler

Alex

Taliesin Jaffe

Kenny

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Mr. Mom: Official Clip - Shopping with the Kids

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Mr. Mom: Official Clip - My Brain Is Like Oatmeal

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Mr. Mom: Official Clip - Canned

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Mr. Mom: Official Clip - Chainsaw Jack

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Mr. Mom: Official Clip - Jack Versus the Appliances

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Mr. Mom: Official Clip - Diaper Change

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Mr. Mom: Official Clip - Jack Throws the Race

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Mr. Mom: Official Clip - The Company Party

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Mr. Mom: Official Clip - Coupon Poker

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Diane Shipley

Bitch Media

Reinforcing traditional gender roles is the entire point of 1983's Mr Mom.

Jan 14, 2021

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

They had a great idea here. It's too bad they didn't follow it through on a human level, instead of making it feel made up and artificial and twice-removed, from the everyday experience it pretends to be about.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 23, 2004

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Sit-com material, ably done, with Keaton's off-kilter delivery a highlight.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 7, 2003

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

It’s an interesting time capsule and a funny family comedy, even if it reworks 1950s sitcom stereotypes for 1980s suburbia.

Jan 7, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Mr. Mom rarely rises above the level of a polished TV sitcom, and the notion of a stay-at-home dad, treated here as The Craziest Idea Ever!, had already taken root by 1983. Still, it's hard to resist Keaton in this seemingly tailor-made role.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 11, 2021

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Octavi Marti

El Pais (Spain)

The movie takes advantage of classic themes. [Full Review in Spanish]

Sep 25, 2019

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Synopsis

During the 1980s recession, automobile engineer Jack (Michael Keaton) is fired from his job. When his wife, Caroline (Teri Garr), finds a job before he does, they switch roles, placing him in the unfamiliar position of homemaker and caretaker to their three children. He embarks upon a series of misadventures, from navigating grocery store trips to playing poker games with housewives. Jack and Caroline must figure out the intricacies of their new roles while maintaining their relationship.

Director: Stan Dragoti
Executive Producer: Aaron Spelling
Screenwriter: John Hughes
Production Co: Sherwood Productions
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 22, 1983, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 7, 2016
Sound Mix: Stereo

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