Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- quirky
- awkward
- witty
- lazy sunday
- casual date night
What critics said
Critics broadly considered the comedy disappointing and thinly plotted, despite an appealing cast and occasional humorous performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jeffrey is 29, lives contentedly at home, and resists Jan's relationship with Mert until he begins developing adult independence.
Jeffrey regards Mert as a territorial threat after Mert woos Jan and moves into the household.
Jeffrey enlists Nora, an aspiring singer-songwriter with anti-establishment tendencies, and develops an unexpected connection with her.
Jeffrey sees his home life as reasonable while his escalating campaign against Mert exposes spoiled and socially awkward behavior.
Films like Mama's Boy, and why
Failure to Launch
awkward man-child protagonist, broad cringe comedy, and reluctant emotional maturation
The Family Stone
eccentric family dynamics, romantic complications, and offbeat character comedy
Dan in Real Life
immature adult protagonist, unconventional romance, and warm personal growth
Garden State
quirky romantic comedy built around an emotionally stunted outsider and an unconventional love interest
Movie Details
- Director
- Tim Hamilton
- Release Date
- 2007-12-14
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 4.6 / 10 (82)
Cast
- Jon Heder
- Diane Keaton
- Jeff Daniels
- Anna Faris
- Eli Wallach
- Dorian Missick
- Sarah Chalke
- Mary Kay Place
- Adam Devine
- Simon Helberg
Where to watch in United States
- 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 Mama's Boy about?
- A pampered 29-year-old battles his mother’s charismatic new boyfriend and stumbles toward adulthood with help from an unconventional songwriter.
- What is Mama's Boy like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mama's Boy as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Mama's Boy violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Mama's Boy.
- What did critics think of Mama's Boy?
- Critics broadly considered the comedy disappointing and thinly plotted, despite an appealing cast and occasional humorous performances.
- Which films are like Mama's Boy?
- Films with a similar feel include Failure to Launch, The Family Stone, Dan in Real Life, and Garden State.
- How long is Mama's Boy?
- Mama's Boy runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mama's Boy?
- In United States, Mama's Boy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
