Man of the House (1995): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Man of the House is a 1995 family comedy directed by James Orr, starring Ryan O'Neal as Man with Kite (uncredited), Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Farrah Fawcett. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $40.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- James Orr
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Man of the House About?
The premise of Man of the House without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jack is determined to marry Ben’s mother, Sandy, and sees a future together, but his intentions come with strings attached. Teenager Ben Archer resents the new romance, fearing abandonment, and plots to sabotage the budding ‘love bubble.’ Through misadventures in the Indian Guides, the two boys reluctantly team up and gradually become friends.
Man of the House Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- gangster
- threat
- divorcee
- single mother
- district attorney
- camping
- broken promise
- attempted murder
- young boy
- eavesdropping
- trial
- wedding
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- gender in title
- four word title
- motor vehicle
- car
- u.s. car
- ford
- ford motor vehicle
- ford car
- ford explorer
- slimehouse
- live action
- flushing the toilet while someone is in the shower
- farce comedy
- engagement
- war paint
- sabotage
- revenge
- rain dance
- mother son relationship
- mime
- male bonding
- dynamite
- beehive
Man of the House Cast & Characters
Ryan O'Neal leads the cast as Man with Kite (uncredited), with Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Ben Archer and Farrah Fawcett as Sandy Archer. Directed by James Orr; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Orr
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Ryan O'Neal as Man with Kite (uncredited) - Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Ben Archer
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Farrah Fawcett as Sandy Archer -
Chevy Chase as Jack Sturgess
Also Starring in Man of the House
· 21 more- George Greif Frank Renda
- Richard Portnow Joey Renda
- George Wendt Chet Bronski
- Zachary Browne Norman Bronski
- Richard Foronjy Murray
- Peter Appel Tony
- Art LaFleur Red Sweeney
- Walter Marsh Judge #1
- Ron Canada Bob Younger
- Judith Maxie Judge #2
- John DiSanti Romeo Costanza
- Shane Meier Big Kid at School #2
- Jim Smith Minister
- Tony Sampson Big Kid at School #1
- Sean Orr Bailiff
- Spencer Vrooman Darryl Small
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- Nicholas Garrett Monroe Hill
- Chief Leonard George Leonard Red Crow
- David Shiner Lloyd Small
- Christopher Miranda Hank Sweeney
- Jimmy Baker Young Ben
More from James Orr
More films directed by James Orr, best-rated first: Mr. Destiny, The Night Before the Night Before Christmas, Christmas in Wonderland and Young Harry Houdini.
Man of the House Plot Summary
What happens in Man of the House 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
In this heartfelt family drama, five-year-old Ben Archer senses something missing as his father starts up the car and drives away with his secretary, offering only a parting wave. His mother, Sandy Archer, watches from the window with a heavy heart as her ex-husband leaves them behind. The two of them decide to start over, moving to a downtown Seattle loft and carving out a life that centers on small rituals and shared routines. Sandy fills the new space with creativity, turning it into a home, while Ben gradually learns to cope with the new dynamic and the closeness they’ve built between them.
Full summary
The whole story of Man of the House, scene by scene
Man of the House Box Office
Man of the House grossed $40.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$40.1M
- US & Canada
- $40.1M
Man of the House Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Man of the House.
How Well Do You Know Man of the House?
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 the five‑year‑old boy who struggles with his mother's new relationship?
Cars in Man of the House
19 cars on screen, including the 1993 Ford Explorer and the 1988 BMW 7 E32.
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1993 Ford Explorer Important role -
1988 BMW 7 E32 Minor role -
1992 Ford Club Wagon Minor role -
1992 Ford Econoline Minor role
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Movies Like Man of the House
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Man of the House, Houseguest and House Arrest.
Man of the House FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Man of the House, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Man of the House?
Man of the House runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Man of the House released?
Man of the House was released on March 3, 1995.
Who directed Man of the House?
Man of the House was directed by James Orr.
More films by James Orr Who is in the cast of Man of the House?
Man of the House stars Ryan O'Neal as Man with Kite (uncredited), Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Ben Archer and Farrah Fawcett as Sandy Archer, among 25 credited actors.
How much did Man of the House make at the box office?
Man of the House grossed $40.1 million worldwide.
Does Man of the House have a post-credit scene?
No. Man of the House has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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