Trading Mom.

Name: Trading Mom
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Released: 1994-05-13
Duration: 82 min
Cast: Sissy Spacek, Anna Chlumsky, Aaron Metchik, Asher Metchik, Maureen Stapleton

A wish comes with no receipt.

Three siblings wish their demanding mother away and visit a magical market of possible replacements. Trying different mothers proves more complicated than expected and leads them to reconsider the family they already had.

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Why it’s a little special

A strange, playful fantasy that gives children room to explore frustration while recognizing the complexity of parental love.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

A parent disappears, frightening fantasy moments, family conflict, and some mild rude humor.

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: Tia Brelis
Starring: Sissy Spacek, Anna Chlumsky, Aaron Metchik, Asher Metchik, Maureen Stapleton, Merritt Yohnka, Sean Maclaughlin, Fran Joseph
Written by: Tia Brelis
Produced by: Raffaella De Laurentiis, Robert Little
Release date: May 13, 1994
Runtime: 82 minutes
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Studio: Lionsgate
Language: English

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