Mr. Mom.

Name: Mr. Mom
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 1983-07-22
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Michael Keaton, Teri Garr, Ann Jillian, Frederick Koehler, Taliesin Jaffe

Their family changes shifts.

After losing his job, a father takes over the household while his wife returns to paid work. Their new routines bring comic disasters and expose assumptions about what each partner contributes to the family.

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Why it’s a little special

A 1980s comedy that can prompt discussion about shared parenting, changing expectations, and outdated gender roles.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Sexual innuendo, marital jealousy, alcohol, mild language, and dated stereotypes.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Stan Dragoti
Starring: Michael Keaton, Teri Garr, Ann Jillian, Frederick Koehler, Taliesin Jaffe, Courtney White, Brittany White, Martin Mull, Jeffrey Tambor, Christopher Lloyd, Tom Leopold, Graham Jarvis
Written by: John Hughes
Produced by: Lynn Loring, Lauren Schuler Donner, Aaron Spelling
Release date: July 22, 1983
Runtime: 91 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Family
Studio: MGM
Language: English

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