Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- warm
- gentle
- goofy
- family movie night
- nostalgic 1990s viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as a formulaic, lethargic Disney family comedy weakened by its divided plot and performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ben Archer sabotages his mother Sandy's relationship with Jack before bonding with him through the Indian Guides.
The central Ben-Jack relationship is paired with a secondary plot involving thugs whom children outwit and humiliate.
Ben and Jack grow closer through their experiences in the Indian Guides.
Ben's fear of losing his mother's attention motivates his attempts to destroy her love bubble with Jack.
Films like Man of the House, and why
The Parent Trap
family comedy about a child adjusting to a mother's romantic relationship, with slapstick obstacles and a warm reconciliation
Home Alone
1990s family comedy centered on a resourceful child, parental change, and broad physical humor
Mrs. Doubtfire
heartwarming child-centered comedy about family reconfiguration and accepting a new parental figure
Movie Details
- Director
- James Orr
- Release Date
- 1995-03-03
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (198)
Cast
- Jonathan Taylor Thomas
- Chevy Chase
- Farrah Fawcett
- George Wendt
- David Shiner
- Art LaFleur
- Richard Portnow
- Richard Foronjy
- Peter Appel
- Chief Leonard George
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Man of the House about?
- A fearful boy wages comic sabotage against his mother's new boyfriend, only to discover that shared adventures may make the reluctant pair family.
- What is Man of the House like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Man of the House as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Man of the House violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Man of the House as mild.
- What did critics think of Man of the House?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as a formulaic, lethargic Disney family comedy weakened by its divided plot and performances.
- Which films are like Man of the House?
- Films with a similar feel include The Parent Trap, Home Alone, and Mrs. Doubtfire.
- How long is Man of the House?
- Man of the House runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Man of the House?
- In United States, Man of the House streams on Disney Plus.
