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Man of the House

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Man of the House (1995)

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Reviews Counted:13

Fresh:2

Rotten:11

Average Rating:3.4/10

Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Jack Sturges has found the woman he wants to marry; unfortunately, her precocious, wise-cracking son doesn't seem to like him. Young Ben Archer, whose biological father left at an early age, won't... Jack Sturges has found the woman he wants to marry; unfortunately, her precocious, wise-cracking son doesn't seem to like him. Young Ben Archer, whose biological father left at an early age, won't accept her mother's boyfriends until he puts them through a grueling psychological obstacle course to earn his respect. Jack suffers the indignities forced on him by his adolescent adversary in order to win the hand of the woman he loves. [More]

Starring: Chevy Chase, Farrah Fawcett, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, George Wendt

Starring: Chevy Chase, Farrah Fawcett, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, George Wendt, David Shiner

Director: James Orr

Director: James Orr
Producer: Marty Katz

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Mar 4, 2003

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  • Man Of The House
  • Funnyman Chevy Chase (NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION, CADDYSHACK) is Jack, a guy who's found the woman of his dreams (glamorous Farrah Fawcett). Too bad her stubborn 11-year-old son, Ben (Jonathan Taylor Thomas from TV's HOME IMPROVEMENT) thinks Jack is a geek! As a test, Ben coaxes Jack into joining the YMCA Indian Guides, led by a wacky suburban dad (George Wendt, Norm from TV's CHEERS). Chaos ensues as Jack struggles to prove to Ben that he's not totally uncool! From rain dancing to building a teepee, Jack will do anything to win Ben's approval -- and his mom's affection!
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    Only the smoldering sexual tension between Chevy Chase and George Wendt keeps Man of the House from being a complete waste of time.

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    ...as if you need to be warned away from a movie starring Chevy Chase and Jon Thomas.

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    Pretty weak little family comedy...doesn't hurt but doesn't help.

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    Chevy Chase can save most movies from the dog they might otherwise be

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