Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- familiar
- lazy sunday
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly find the film pleasant and charming, with Michael Keaton and Teri Garr elevating a stereotype-driven premise despite familiar sitcom conventions.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jack loses his factory job as Caroline advances in advertising, forcing their household to renegotiate work and caregiving.
Jack struggles with cooking, cleaning, childcare, and the pressures of keeping the Butler household functioning.
Caroline's career gains importance while Jack discovers the demanding, often invisible work of running a home.
Jack's transition into housework unfolds alongside Caroline's growing responsibilities at the advertising agency.
Films like Mr. Mom, and why
Tootsie
family-centered workplace comedy with gender-role reversal, warm humor, and domestic chaos
Parenthood
1980s domestic comedy balancing career pressure, family responsibility, and an affable lead performance
The Great Outdoors
John Hughes-scripted comedy with suburban family tension, broad comic set pieces, and sentimental warmth
Nine to Five
work and family pressures rendered through accessible ensemble comedy and changing household roles
Movie Details
- Director
- Stan Dragoti
- Release Date
- 1983-07-22
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (363)
Cast
- Michael Keaton
- Teri Garr
- Frederick Koehler
- Taliesin Jaffe
- Courtney-Jane White
- Brittany White
- Martin Mull
- Ann Jillian
- Jeffrey Tambor
- Christopher Lloyd
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- YouTube TV
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- 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 Mr. Mom about?
- A laid-off Detroit engineer becomes a stay-at-home father while his wife builds the career he once considered his domain.
- What is Mr. Mom like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mr. Mom as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Mr. Mom violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Mr. Mom.
- What did critics think of Mr. Mom?
- Critics broadly find the film pleasant and charming, with Michael Keaton and Teri Garr elevating a stereotype-driven premise despite familiar sitcom conventions.
- Which films are like Mr. Mom?
- Films with a similar feel include Tootsie, Parenthood, The Great Outdoors, and Nine to Five.
- How long is Mr. Mom?
- Mr. Mom runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mr. Mom?
- In United States, Mr. Mom streams on YouTube TV.
