Helicopter Mom (2015): Ratings & Plot
Helicopter Mom is a 2015 comedy directed by Salomé Breziner. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes. Critics gave it 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Salomé Breziner
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Eone Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Helicopter Mom About?
The premise of Helicopter Mom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A comedic look at the perils of overbearing parenting, this film follows Maggie, a mom whose enthusiastic involvement in her son Lloyd's life leads to chaotic and humorous consequences. While trying to support him at his high school, her actions unintentionally disrupt his life and force him to examine who he is, all while navigating her well-intentioned but excessive efforts to guide his path.
Helicopter Mom Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- man with a beard
- gay character
- woman hits a man
- gay
- college scholarship
- prom
- humiliation
- public humiliation
- lgbt
- birthday
- point foundation scholarship application
- prom date
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- gay boy
- bar
- drinking
- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- reference to lady gaga
- rock star
- college application
- domineering mother
The Director of Helicopter Mom
Directed by Salomé Breziner.
- Director Salomé Breziner
More from Salomé Breziner
More films directed by Salomé Breziner, best-rated first: The Secret Lives of Dorks, Fast Sofa and An Occasional Hell.
Helicopter Mom Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Helicopter Mom 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
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IMDb 5.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 29% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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TMDB 50% User score
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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Helicopter Mom Plot Summary
What happens in Helicopter Mom 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
As Lloyd approaches his 17th birthday, his overly protective mother, Maggie Cooper, finds it hard to restrain her affection, constantly worrying about the inevitable moment when her beloved son will grow up and no longer need her. A trip to Venice Beach only exacerbates her fears of impending loss, prompting Maggie to push Lloyd toward a rough group of motorcycle riders as a misguided attempt to assert control over his life.
Full summary
The whole story of Helicopter Mom, scene by scene
Helicopter Mom Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Helicopter Mom.
How Well Do You Know Helicopter Mom?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the role of Maggie Cooper?
Cars in Helicopter Mom
13 cars on screen, including the 2013 Fiat 500e and the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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2013 Fiat 500e Important role -
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Important role -
2011 Volvo C70 Important role -
Chrysler 300 Background role
Helicopter Mom Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “我的神烦腐妈” and “Mi madre contra todos”.
- Also known as
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- 我的神烦腐妈
- Mi madre contra todos
- Mamãe Pentelha
- 헬리콥터 맘
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Movies Like Helicopter Mom
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mother, Are You Hungry? and The Parenting.
Helicopter Mom FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Helicopter Mom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Helicopter Mom?
Helicopter Mom runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Helicopter Mom released?
Helicopter Mom was released on April 24, 2015.
Who directed Helicopter Mom?
Helicopter Mom was directed by Salomé Breziner.
More films by Salomé Breziner How is Helicopter Mom rated?
Helicopter Mom has 5.0/10 on IMDb, 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50% on TMDB and 3.8/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Helicopter Mom have a post-credit scene?
No. Helicopter Mom has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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