Jack and Caroline are a couple making a decent living when Jack suddenly loses his job. They agree that he should stay at home and look after the house while Caroline works. It's just that he's never done it before, and really doesn't have a clue...
Acting
Keaton's physical comedy genius before Batman.
Writing
John Hughes' snappy dialogue elevates the premise.
Production
Peak 1983 Michigan suburban authenticity.
Director
Stan Dragoti
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Michael Keaton based his performance on watching his own sister's overwhelmed reactions to domestic chaos.
The film coined the term 'Mr. Mom' into mainstream American vocabulary—previously, stay-at-home fathers barely existed in pop culture.
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