3 Men and a Little Lady (1990): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
3 Men and a Little Lady is a 1990 comedy drama directed by Emile Ardolino, starring Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $71.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Emile Ardolino
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 3 Men and a Little Lady About?
The premise of 3 Men and a Little Lady without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three devoted men find their roles as caregivers challenged when the woman they raised as a child decides to pursue a career on Broadway with a new romantic interest. They must navigate the complexities of family and confront the possibility of losing the daughter they cherish, all while trying to demonstrate the strength of their unique and loving bond.
3 Men and a Little Lady Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- sequel to remake
- second part
- intergenerational friendship
- countryside
- girls' school
- cartoonist
- actor
- actress
- architect
- love
- restaurant
- wedding
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- church
- slapped in the face
- baby
- daughter
- male female platonic friendship
- 5 year old girl
- vicar
- father daughter relationship
- grandmother granddaugther relationship
- elderly butler
- man wears a tuxedo
- getting married
- beginning montage scene
- boarding school
- car accident
- reference to lady macbeth
- mother daughter relationship
- father figure
- london england
3 Men and a Little Lady Cast
Tom Selleck leads the cast, with Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson. Directed by Emile Ardolino; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Emile Ardolino
Also Starring in 3 Men and a Little Lady
· 5 more3 Men and a Little Lady Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave 3 Men and a Little Lady 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 40% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 43%
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 59% User score
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3 Men and a Little Lady Plot Summary
What happens in 3 Men and a Little Lady from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Peter, played by Tom Selleck, and his fellow roommates, Michael, portrayed by Steve Guttenberg and Jack, embodied by Ted Danson, have taken on the joyful yet challenging role of fatherhood for little Mary, a vibrant five-year-old played by Robin Weisman. Life seems to flow smoothly as the trio embraces their unconventional family dynamic. However, this stability is disrupted when Mary’s mother, Sylvia, played by Nancy Travis, begins to yearn for a sense of permanence in her life. She starts to doubt whether her current roommates possess the commitment necessary to raise Mary appropriately.
Full summary
The whole story of 3 Men and a Little Lady, scene by scene
3 Men and a Little Lady Box Office
3 Men and a Little Lady grossed $71.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$71.6M
- US & Canada
- $71.6M
3 Men and a Little Lady Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Three Men and a Little Lady - Trailer
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in 3 Men and a Little Lady
20 cars on screen, including the 1988 Mini Mayfair MkV and the 1970 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller.
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1988 Mini Mayfair MkV Important role -
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1990 Renault 25 Important role -
1979 Suzuki GS 1000 Important role
3 Men and a Little Lady Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Three Men and a Little Lady” and “뉴욕 세남자와 아기 2”.
- Also known as
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- Three Men and a Little Lady
- 뉴욕 세남자와 아기 2
- Drei Männer und eine kleine Lady
- Tre scapoli e una bimba
- Tres hombres y una pequeña dama
- Három férfi és egy kis hölgy
- Tels pères telle fille
- Üç Adam ve Bir Küçük Hanım
- Κορίτσι για Τρεις
- Tři muži a mladá dáma
- Três Solteirões e uma Pequena Dama
- Tre mand og en lille dame
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- Трима мъже и една малка дама
- Троє чоловіків і маленька леді
- Trys vyrai ir mažoji dama
- Трое мужчин и маленькая леди
- Trzech mężczyzn i mała dama
- Traja muži a malá dáma
- Tre män och en liten tjej
- 뉴욕 세 남자와 아기 2
- Kolme miestä ja pikkuneiti
- שלושה גברים וליידי קטנה
- スリーメン&リトルレディ
- 三个奶爸一个娃2
- BB 也瘋狂續集
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3 Men and a Little Lady FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of 3 Men and a Little Lady, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 3 Men and a Little Lady?
3 Men and a Little Lady runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was 3 Men and a Little Lady released?
3 Men and a Little Lady was released on November 21, 1990.
Who directed 3 Men and a Little Lady?
3 Men and a Little Lady was directed by Emile Ardolino.
More films by Emile Ardolino Who is in the cast of 3 Men and a Little Lady?
3 Men and a Little Lady stars Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson, among 9 credited actors.
How much did 3 Men and a Little Lady make at the box office?
3 Men and a Little Lady grossed $71.6 million worldwide.
How is 3 Men and a Little Lady rated?
3 Men and a Little Lady has 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does 3 Men and a Little Lady have a post-credit scene?
No. 3 Men and a Little Lady has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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