Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- warm
- witty
- family movie night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel weaker than its predecessor, though they enjoyed the comic chemistry and select romantic and race-against-the-wedding scenes.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Peter, Michael, and Jack jointly raise Mary and define their family through shared domestic responsibility.
The men travel to London after Sylvia’s engagement threatens their established relationship with Mary.
The American fathers leave their familiar home for bustling London and encounter British social and professional circles.
Edward’s marriage proposal and possible secret agenda drive the central uncertainty surrounding Sylvia and Mary.
Films like 3 Men and a Little Lady, and why
3 Men and a Baby
shared family comedy, romantic conflict, and warm ensemble chemistry
The Parent Trap
shared fish out of water humor, family bonds, and cross-cultural romantic complications
Mrs. Doubtfire
shared custody-style family tension, child-centered emotional stakes, and accessible comedy
Nine Months
shared domestic comedy, romance, and adults struggling to preserve a family unit
Movie Details
- Director
- Emile Ardolino
- Release Date
- 1990-11-21
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (598)
Cast
- Tom Selleck
- Steve Guttenberg
- Ted Danson
- Nancy Travis
- Robin Weisman
- Christopher Cazenove
- Sheila Hancock
- Fiona Shaw
- Jonathan Lynn
- Sydney Walsh
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 3 Men and a Little Lady about?
- Three devoted bachelor fathers cross the Atlantic to protect the unconventional family they share with Mary's mother.
- What is 3 Men and a Little Lady like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of 3 Men and a Little Lady as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is 3 Men and a Little Lady violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in 3 Men and a Little Lady.
- What did critics think of 3 Men and a Little Lady?
- Critics generally found the sequel weaker than its predecessor, though they enjoyed the comic chemistry and select romantic and race-against-the-wedding scenes.
- Which films are like 3 Men and a Little Lady?
- Films with a similar feel include 3 Men and a Baby, The Parent Trap, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Nine Months.
- How long is 3 Men and a Little Lady?
- 3 Men and a Little Lady runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch 3 Men and a Little Lady?
- In United States, 3 Men and a Little Lady streams on Disney Plus.
