Mama’s Boy (2007): Cast & Plot
Mama’s Boy is a 2007 comedy drama directed by Tim Hamilton, starring Jon Heder as Jeffrey Mannus, Diane Keaton and Jeff Daniels. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Tim Hamilton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Carr-Santelli
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mama’s Boy About?
The premise of Mama’s Boy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A 29‑year‑old dead‑end slacker still lives at home, clinging to his carefree existence. When his mother announces she’s engaged to a charismatic self‑help guru, his comfortable routine is threatened, forcing him to confront the possibility of growing up and losing his easy‑going life.
Mama’s Boy Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- dead turtle
- death of pet
- pet funeral
- dead father
- car accident
- reckless driving
- mother slaps her son
- physical abuse
- father daughter relationship
- singer
- musician
- parental abandonment
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- breakup
- woman wears eyeglasses
- adult son lives with his mother
- starbucks coffee
- turtle
- pet turtle
- 29 year old man
- motivational speaker
- mother's boyfriend
- widow
- stepfather stepson relationship
- single mother
- rivalry
- prank
- nerd
- mother son relationship
- miniature golf
- immaturity
Mama’s Boy Cast & Characters
Jon Heder leads the cast as Jeffrey Mannus, with Diane Keaton as Jan Mannus and Jeff Daniels as Mert Rosenbloom. Directed by Tim Hamilton; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tim Hamilton
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Jeff Daniels as Mert Rosenbloom -
Anna Faris as Nora Flannigan
Also Starring in Mama’s Boy
· 12 more- Sarah Chalke Maya
- Eli Wallach Seymour Warburton
- Mary Kay Place Barbara
- Adam DeVine Alhorn
- Evan Peters Keith
- Dorian Missick Mitch
- Simon Helberg Rathkon
- Jonah Ray Rodrigues Ogre
- Laura Kightlinger Mert's Secretary
- Ben Crowley Skater Punk
- Jessie Graff Wrestler
- Jenny Ladner Alison
Mama’s Boy Plot Summary
What happens in Mama’s Boy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jeffrey Mannus Jon Heder is a 29-year-old bookstore clerk who still lives with his mother, Jan Mannus Diane Keaton. His father died when Jeffrey was young, so he clings to his mother and their small, orderly world, resisting any change that might threaten their routine. But that routine begins to crack when Jan meets Mert Rosenbloom Jeff Daniels, a charismatic motivational speaker who preaches the power of positivity and possibility.
Full summary
The whole story of Mama’s Boy, scene by scene
Mama’s Boy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mama’s Boy.
How Well Do You Know Mama’s Boy?
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 is the name of Jeffrey Mannus's mother?
Cars in Mama’s Boy
19 cars on screen, including the 1948 Buick Roadmaster and the 1980 Honda Civic.
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1948 Buick Roadmaster Important role -
1980 Honda Civic Important role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
MCI D 4500 Minor role
Mama’s Boy Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Não Quero Ser Grande” and “Filhinho da Mamãe”.
- Also known as
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- Não Quero Ser Grande
- Filhinho da Mamãe
- Mama kicsi fia
- El niño de mamá
- Maminčin mazánek
- הרוס על אמא
- Maminsynek
- 마마 보이
- No tengo madre
- Ο Μαμάκιας
- 妈妈的大男孩
- Ana Kuzusu
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Mama’s Boy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mama’s Boy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mama’s Boy?
Mama’s Boy runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Mama’s Boy released?
Mama’s Boy was released on December 14, 2007.
Who directed Mama’s Boy?
Mama’s Boy was directed by Tim Hamilton.
Who is in the cast of Mama’s Boy?
Mama’s Boy stars Jon Heder as Jeffrey Mannus, Diane Keaton as Jan Mannus and Jeff Daniels as Mert Rosenbloom, among 16 credited actors.
Does Mama’s Boy have a post-credit scene?
No. Mama’s Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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