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Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son is a 2011 comedy directed by John Whitesell, starring Martin Lawrence and Brandon T. Jackson. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $82.7 million worldwide on a $32 million budget. Critics gave it 5% on Rotten Tomatoes and 22 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.

IMDb rating
4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
5%
worldwide gross
$82.7M
Metascore
22
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Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
John Whitesell
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Budget
$32M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son About?

The premise of Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

FBI agent Malcolm Turner returns as Big Momma in this comedic sequel, now joined by his teenage stepson who helps him go undercover. Their mission takes them to an all-girls performing arts school where they must track down a dangerous criminal. To blend in, Big Momma adopts a new outrageous disguise, posing as a plus-sized college student named Charmaine, leading to hilarious situations and close calls.

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • transvestism
  • impersonation
  • impostor
  • female impersonation
  • man dresses as a woman
  • crossdresser
  • buddy comedy
  • school
  • character says 'signed sealed delivered'
  • female pedal pumping
  • performing arts school
  • murder
+38 more
  • fbi agent
  • undercover
  • scene during end credits
  • stepfather stepson relationship
  • song during end credits
  • musical number
  • song
  • assumed identity
  • witness to a murder
  • record contract
  • teenage girl
  • teenage boy
  • emergency stop
  • college campus
  • housemother
  • young love
  • car chase
  • dorm room
  • dormitory
  • music school
  • henchman
  • fbi investigation
  • ballet class
  • showcase
  • ballet dancer
  • dance class
  • backpack
  • flash drive
  • overweight
  • date
  • female friendship
  • restaurant
  • art class
  • fat man
  • dancing
  • following someone
  • surveillance
  • aspiring rapper
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Cast & crew

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Cast

Martin Lawrence leads the cast, with Brandon T. Jackson. Directed by John Whitesell.

From the director

More from John Whitesell

More films directed by John Whitesell, best-rated first: Holidate, Malibu's Most Wanted, Big Momma's House 2 and Deck the Halls.

Full filmography
Ratings

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son 5% on Rotten Tomatoes and 22 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.

Plot

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Plot Summary

What happens in Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

FBI agent Malcolm Turner (played by Martin Lawrence) is filled with pride upon discovering that his stepson, Trent Pierce, has landed a spot at Duke University. However, Trent’s ambitions go beyond academics; he’s been sneaking around as the rapper Prodi-G and wants Malcolm to sign a recording contract for him, even though he’s underage. When Malcolm declines, Trent’s friends incite him to execute a scheme during one of Malcolm’s work shifts to get the crucial signature he desires.

Full summary

The whole story of Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son, scene by scene

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Box office

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Box Office & Budget

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son grossed $82.7 million worldwide on a $32 million budget, 2.6 times what it cost. $37.9 million came from the US and Canada and $44.8 million (54%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$82.7M

2.6× its budget

US & Canada
$37.9M
International
$44.8M
Budget
$32M
US & Canada 46% Rest of the world 54%
Videos

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son?

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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What university does Trent secure a spot at?

Cars

Cars in Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son

13 cars on screen, including the 2009 Ford Expedition EL and the 2003 Mercedes-Benz S 500 W220.

All 13 cars
  • 2009 Ford Expedition EL in Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son 2009 Ford Expedition EL Main role
  • 2003 Mercedes-Benz S 500 W220 in Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son 2003 Mercedes-Benz S 500 W220 Main role
  • 2003 Dodge Neon in Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son 2003 Dodge Neon Important role
  • 2006 Buick Rendezvous in Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son 2006 Buick Rendezvous Minor role
Details

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son Also Known As

49 alternative titles, including “Esta Abuela es un Peligro 3” and “Big Mamma: de père en fils”.

Also known as
  • Esta Abuela es un Peligro 3
  • Big Mamma: de père en fils
  • Big Mommas - Like Father
  • Big Mamma 3
  • Agent XXL: Rodzinny Interes
  • Big Mommas 3 - Like Father
  • Big Momma's House 3 - Like Father
  • Big Mommas - Sådan Far
  • Sådan Son
  • Gagyi Mami - Mint két tojás
  • Vovó...Zona 3: Tal Pai
  • Tal Filho
+37 more
  • 빅 마마 하우스-라이크 파더
  • 라이크 선
  • Hamekyttä 3
  • Big Mamas Haus 3 - Die doppelte Portion
  • Big Mama - Tale padre, tale figlio
  • Vay Anam Vay 3
  • 绝地奶霸3
  • Агент XXL 3: Еволюция
  • 卧底肥妈3
  • Big Mama's Haus - Die doppelte Portion
  • Big Mamma : De père en fils
  • Большие мамочки: Сын как отец
  • Esta abuela es mi padre
  • Vay Anam Vay: Babasının Oğlu
  • O Agente Disfarçado - Tal Pai
  • Big Mama: Tale padre tale figlio
  • Big Mommas: Sådan far, sådan son
  • ביג מאמא 3: כמו האב כך הבן
  • Agenti v sukních: Jaký otec, takový syn
  • Big Mommas 3: Like Father
  • Μην Πυροβολείτε τη Γιαγιά: Πατέρας και Γιος Εν Δράσει
  • Hamekyttä 3 - pojasta polvi paranee
  • Vovó... Zona 3: Tal Pai
  • Big Mommas: Tel père, tel fils
  • Дім великої матусі 3: Який батько, такий син
  • Mi abuela es un peligro 3
  • Coana Mare: Așa tată, așa fiu
  • Agenti v sukniach: Aký otec, taký syn
  • 絕地奶霸:唬父無犬子
  • 빅 마마 하우스 3: 라이크 파더
  • Debela mama: Kakršen oče, takšen sin
  • Didžiosios motušės namai: Obuolys nuo obels...
  • บิ๊กมาม่าส์ 3 พ่อลูกครอบครัวต่อมหลุด
  • Lielās mammas: kāds tēvs, tāds dēls
  • Kuća debele mame 3
  • Vú Em FBI: Cha Nào Con Nấy
  • BIG爆任務:唬父無犬子

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FAQ

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son?

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son released?

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son was released on February 18, 2011.

Who directed Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son?

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son was directed by John Whitesell.

More films by John Whitesell

Who is in the cast of Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son?

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son stars Martin Lawrence and Brandon T. Jackson.

How much did Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son make at the box office?

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son grossed $82.7 million worldwide ($37.9 million domestic, $44.8 million international) on a budget of $32 million.

How is Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son rated?

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son has 4.5/10 on IMDb, 5% on Rotten Tomatoes, 22 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.

Does Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son have a post-credit scene?

No. Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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