
Man of the House
Taste attributes: actioncomedyfamilyfastwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & varied
"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.
Taste details
Pace: very fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: very light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: very simple · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
5.3 /10
TMDB · 133 votes
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What lines up
No single trait stands out; it is a broad fit.
What might not click
- 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.
Synopsis: TMDB
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Details
- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 1995
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.











