Mr. Mom

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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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Movie Info

Jack and Caroline Butler are perfectly happy with their roles in life until a layoff makes him a househusband and her a working wife! And while she wrangles with charts, graphs and an all-too-eager-to-be-wrangled boss, he has to contend with their hyper kids, a ravenous vacuum cleaner, an angry washing machine and an oversexed neighbor! From late nights in the boardroom to lonely nights in the bedroom, the biggest challenge for both Jack and Caroline is learning to trust one another with their reversed roles which they'd better do quickly before Mr. Mom becomes Mr. Single Mom!

Cast

Michael Keaton
as Jack
Teri Garr
as Carolyn
Martin Mull
as Ron
Ann Jillian
as Joan
Frederick Koehler
as Alex
Taliesin Jaffe
as Kenny
Christopher Lloyd
as Larry
Courtney White
as Megan
Brittany White
as Megan
Jeffrey Tambor
as Jinx
Tom Leopold
as Stan
Thomas Leopold
as Stan
Graham Jarvis
as Humphries
Carolyn Seymour
as Eve
Michael Alaimo
as Bert
Valri Bromfield
as Doris
Charles Woolf
as Phil
Miriam Flynn
as Annette
Derek McGrath
as Executive #1
Michael Ensign
as Executive #2
Ken Olfson
as Executive #3
Frank Birney
as Executive #4
Hilary Beane
as Executive #5
Edie McClurg
as Check-Out Lady
Patti Deutsch
as Deli Girl
Estelle Omens
as Middle-Aged Woman
Patty Dworkin
as Melon Girl
Bernadette Birkett
as Young Woman Shopper
James Gallery
as Bob
Tom Rayhall
as Higgins
Danny Mora
as Auto Worker
Maurice Sneed
as Auto Worker
Philip Simms
as Auto Worker
Bruce French
as Douglass
Henry Flores
as Male Dancer
Roger Menache
as Male Dancer
Dennis Landry
as Male Dancer
Lisa Freeman
as Motorhead
Marley Simms
as Receptionist
Kay Dingle
as Woman in Crowd
Robert Lussier
as Race Starter
Ken Hixon
as Director
Jacque Lynn Colton
as Card Player #1
Gerry Black
as Chauffeur
Mandy Ingber
as Debbie
Lisa Blake Richards
as Card Player #2
John O'Leary
as Norman Young
Gaye Kruger
as Secretary
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Audience Reviews for Mr. Mom

  • Feb 04, 2015
    Michael Keaton stars as Mr. Mom in this wacky family comedy. After getting laid off Jack Butler is forced to become a stay-at-home dad when his wife is able to find a job and he isn't. Teri Garr and Martin Mull co-star and give nice performances, but this is really Keaton's show and he delivers; bringing a lot of charisma and personality to the film. However, the writing is rather weak and relies too much on bumbling parent clichés and tropes. Additionally, the subplot about the wife's new job is poorly served and is awkwardly shoehorned into the film. But despite its problems, Mr. Mom is an entertaining romp with some good laughs.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Feb 03, 2011
    Just saw this movie the other day after not seeing it since I was a little rugrat.It use to be 1 of my favorites but now It remind's me more of a Sunday comic strip coming to life with the out of control vacuum cleaner,washer & some of the characters.Oh well
    Brody M Super Reviewer
  • Sep 06, 2010
    A cute and funny family film with two great comedy actors: Keaton and Garr. I really liked this movie.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Jul 21, 2010
    I saw pieces of this the other day when it was on TV. It was just ehhh. I can't see myself watching this again.
    Sarah P Super Reviewer
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