Man of the House
1995, English. Directed by James Orr.
Jack wants to marry Ben's mother. But there are strings attached.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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YouTubeCast & crew
- James OrrDirector
- Jonathan Taylor ThomasBen Archer
- Chevy ChaseJack Sturgess
- Farrah FawcettSandy Archer
- George WendtChet Bronski
- David ShinerLloyd Small
- Art LaFleurRed Sweeney
- Richard PortnowJoey Renda
- Richard ForonjyMurray
- Peter AppelTony
- Chief Leonard GeorgeLeonard Red Crow
- George GreifFrank Renda
- Ron CanadaBob Younger
Details
- Released
- 3 March 1995
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Orr, Richard Jefferies, Jim Cruickshank
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Man of the House: quick answers
Is Man of the House worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 198 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Man of the House?
Man of the House runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Man of the House have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Man of the House. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Man of the House parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Man of the House is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Man of the House on?
Man of the House isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Man of the House?
If you liked Man of the House, try Thunderstruck, Problem Child 2, My Spy.
Who directed Man of the House?
Man of the House (1995) was directed by James Orr and stars Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Chevy Chase, Farrah Fawcett.