Man of the House 1995
“Jack wants to marry Ben's mother. But there are strings attached.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Director
- James Orr
- Network
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Disney Plus
What is Man of the House?
Topic: Film "Man of the House" (1995). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1995
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 3, 1995
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10 from 198 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~96 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Walt Disney Pictures
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Topic: Film "Man of the House" (1995).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Man of the House.
Year: 1995.
Genre: Comedy and Family, American comedy film.
Rating: PG.
Release Date: 03/03/1995 (US).
Runtime: 1h 36m.
Cast: Chevy Chase (Jack Sturgess), Farrah Fawcett, Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Ben Archer, debut film appearance), George Wendt.
Plot:
Ben Archer is unhappy because his mother, Sandy, has met a man and things are serious.
Driven by fear of abandonment, Ben tries to ruin the "love bubble" around his mom.
Jack (Chevy Chase) is a well-meaning lawyer who is unknowingly the subject of a manhunt.
Jack wants to marry Ben's mother, but there are strings attached.
Ben and Jack become closer after experiences in the Indian Guides.
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Should you watch it?
“Ben Archer attempts to ruin his mother's new relationship to avoid being abandoned.”
- Features the film debut of Jonathan Taylor Thomas
- Stars Chevy Chase and Farrah Fawcett
- Explores the bond between a boy and a potential stepfather
- The plot involves a manhunt surrounding the potential stepfather
Watch it if you enjoy family comedies centered on navigating new parental relationships.
This PG-rated comedy explores family dynamics through a lens of childhood fear and relationship changes.
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The film is a 1995 comedy and family film featuring notable actors like Chevy Chase and Farrah Fawcett.
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The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.
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The film is rated PG.
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