Man of the House
Film199596 min

Man of the House

Taste attributes: actioncomedyfamilyfastwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & varied

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"Jack wants to marry Ben's mother. But there are strings attached."

Boxlist takeA warm-hearted, accessible comedy: breakneck and straightforward. Best if you like warmth over edge.

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5.3 /10

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No single trait stands out; it is a broad fit.

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  • Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
  • Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy

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Synopsis

Ben Archer is not happy. His mother, Sandy, has just met a man, and it looks like things are pretty serious. Driven by a fear of abandonment, Ben tries anything and everything to ruin the "love bubble" which surrounds his mom. However, after Ben and Jack's experiences in the Indian Guides, the two become much closer.

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Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

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Details

Genre
Action
Year
1995
Runtime
96 min
Status
Released
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
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