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15 Movies Like Mr. Mom

Loved Mr. Mom? These are the films we’d put on next — matched by genre, themes, tone, era and the things that make the movie feel the way it does.

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The Man with One Red Shoe

1985

The Man with One Red Shoe shares important genre DNA with Mr. Mom and comes from the same director, making it a particularly strong follow-up.

✓ Directed by Stan Dragoti✓ Both are Comedy movies✓ Both come from the 1980s✓ Both explore identity

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The Protector

1985

The Protector shares key genre characteristics with Mr. Mom and comes from a similar filmmaking era.

✓ They share Comedy, Drama genres✓ Both come from the 1980s✓ They share themes of family, identity✓ Both have a comic tone

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Melvin and Howard

1980

Melvin and Howard shares key genre characteristics with Mr. Mom and comes from a similar filmmaking era.

✓ They share Drama, Comedy genres✓ Both come from the 1980s✓ They share themes of family, identity✓ Both have a comic tone

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Swamp Thing

1982

Swamp Thing shares key genre characteristics with Mr. Mom and comes from a similar filmmaking era.

✓ They share Comedy, Drama genres✓ Both come from the 1980s✓ Both explore identity✓ Both have a comic tone

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Roar

1981

Roar shares key genre characteristics with Mr. Mom and comes from a similar filmmaking era.

✓ They share Comedy, Drama genres✓ Both come from the 1980s✓ They share themes of family, identity✓ Both have a comic tone

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Peggy Sue Got Married

1986

Peggy Sue Got Married shares key genre characteristics with Mr. Mom and comes from a similar filmmaking era.

✓ They share Drama, Comedy genres✓ Both come from the 1980s✓ They share themes of family, identity✓ Both have a comic tone

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Driving Miss Daisy

1989

Driving Miss Daisy shares key genre characteristics with Mr. Mom and comes from a similar filmmaking era.

✓ They share Comedy, Drama genres✓ Both come from the 1980s✓ They share themes of family, identity✓ Both have a comic tone

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The Dream Team

1989

The Dream Team shares both genre DNA and cast connections with Mr. Mom, giving the two films a strong natural relationship.

✓ Both are Comedy movies✓ Both come from the 1980s✓ Shares cast including Michael Keaton and Christopher Lloyd✓ They share themes of family, friendship, identity

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Johnny Dangerously

1984

Johnny Dangerously shares both genre DNA and cast connections with Mr. Mom, giving the two films a strong natural relationship.

✓ Both are Comedy movies✓ Both come from the 1980s✓ They share themes of family, identity✓ Also stars Michael Keaton

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Back to School

1986

Back to School shares both genre DNA and cast connections with Mr. Mom, giving the two films a strong natural relationship.

✓ Both are Comedy movies✓ Both come from the 1980s✓ They share themes of family, identity✓ Also stars Edie McClurg

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Mystery Train

1989

Mystery Train shares key genre characteristics with Mr. Mom and comes from a similar filmmaking era.

✓ They share Comedy, Drama genres✓ Both come from the 1980s✓ They share themes of friendship, identity✓ Both have a comic tone

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The War of the Roses

1989

The War of the Roses shares key genre characteristics with Mr. Mom and comes from a similar filmmaking era.

✓ They share Comedy, Drama genres✓ Both come from the 1980s✓ They share themes of family, identity✓ Both have a comic tone

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Fast Times at Ridgemont High

1982

Fast Times at Ridgemont High shares key genre characteristics with Mr. Mom and comes from a similar filmmaking era.

✓ They share Comedy, Drama genres✓ Both come from the 1980s✓ They share themes of family, identity✓ Both have a comic tone

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After Hours

1985

After Hours shares both genre DNA and cast connections with Mr. Mom, giving the two films a strong natural relationship.

✓ Both are Comedy movies✓ Both come from the 1980s✓ Both explore identity✓ Also stars Teri Garr

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off

1986

Ferris Bueller's Day Off shares both genre DNA and cast connections with Mr. Mom, giving the two films a strong natural relationship.

✓ Both are Comedy movies✓ Both come from the 1980s✓ They share themes of family, friendship, identity✓ Also stars Edie McClurg

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