Mom and Dad Save the World (1992): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Mom and Dad Save the World is a 1992 action comedy directed by Greg Beeman, starring Teri Garr as Marge Nelson, Jeffrey Jones and Jon Lovitz. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Greg Beeman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Mercury
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mom and Dad Save the World About?
The premise of Mom and Dad Save the World without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Emperor Spengo spots Marge Nelson, he uses a giant magnet to abduct her and her husband Dick, planning to claim Marge and then blow up Earth. The emperor and his subjects are clueless, prompting Dick to recall Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers as he fights to rescue Marge, stop the destruction, and restore the rightful ruler to the throne.
Mom and Dad Save the World Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- father son relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- husband wife relationship
- love
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- mother son relationship
- slideshow
- starfish
- alien
- goatee
- sexy
- granola
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- anniversary
- stars
- space
- saturn
- saturn's rings
- small breasts
- tribe
- mutton chops
- mule
- planet earth
- army
- guard
- castle
- prisoner
- dungeon
- prison
- pin curl
- prescription glasses
- parasailing
- mirage
- dessert
- headdress
- wig
- bully
- good versus evil
- slimehouse
- deep cleavage
- close up of eyes
- sewer
- sword fight
- saving the world
- death ray
- deposed king
- fish people
- dog person
- trojan horse
- grenade
- station wagon
Mom and Dad Save the World Cast & Characters
Teri Garr leads the cast as Marge Nelson, with Jeffrey Jones as Dick Nelson and Jon Lovitz as Emperor Tod Spengo. Directed by Greg Beeman; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Greg Beeman
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Teri Garr as Marge Nelson -
Jeffrey Jones as Dick Nelson -
Jon Lovitz as Emperor Tod Spengo - Thalmus Rasulala as General Afir
Also Starring in Mom and Dad Save the World
· 15 more- Eric Idle King Raff
- Danny Cooksey Alan Nelson
- Suzanne Ventulett Stephanie Nelson
- Wallace Shawn Sibor, Semage's Beau
- Jeff Doucette Captain Destroyer
- Laurie Main Chorus Master
- Charlie Dell Minister for Wedding
- Jack Angel
- Kathy Ireland Semage, Raff's Daughter
- Dwier Brown Sirk, Raff's Son
- Jonathan Stark Lieutenant Destroyer
- Jim Maniaci Gunnery Operator
- Michael Stoyanov Carl, Stephanie's Boyfriend
- Ed Solomon Destroyer #13
- Dennis Madalone Sentry Rebel
More from Greg Beeman
More films directed by Greg Beeman, best-rated first: License to Drive, Mommy Meanest, Nash Bridges and A Ring of Endless Light.
Mom and Dad Save the World Plot Summary
What happens in Mom and Dad Save the World from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the edge of the galaxy, Emperor Tod Spengo, backed by the loyal General Afir, seizes a tiny planet populated entirely by fools and renames it after himself. He marshals every resource on this world to forge a weapon known as the Super Death Ray Laser, a megaframe of power designed to obliterate Earth and crown him the supreme ruler of the universe. When he peeks at the laser’s planned point of impact—a quiet Southern California suburb—he becomes instantly captivated by Marge Nelson, a housewife whose normal life fascinates him.
Full summary
The whole story of Mom and Dad Save the World, scene by scene
Mom and Dad Save the World Box Office
Mom and Dad Save the World grossed $2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2M
- US & Canada
- $2M
Mom and Dad Save the World Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mom and Dad Save the World.
How Well Do You Know Mom and Dad Save the World?
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 is the emperor that plans to use the Super Death Ray Laser to destroy Earth?
Cars in Mom and Dad Save the World
10 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford LTD Country Squire and the 1985 Freightliner FLA.
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1983 Ford LTD Country Squire Featured role -
1985 Freightliner FLA Minor role -
1984 Honda Civic CRX Minor role -
1986 Buick Skylark Background role
Mom and Dad Save the World Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Uma Aventura no Espaço” and “Mama és papa megmenti a világot”.
- Also known as
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- Uma Aventura no Espaço
- Mama és papa megmenti a világot
- Mom und Dad retten die Welt
- Idióták bolygója
- Мама и татко спасяват света
- Máma a táta zachrání svět
- Mama i Tata Ocalają Świat
- Papa et maman sauvent le monde
- Мама і тато рятують світ
- Quando Meus Pais Salvaram a Terra
- โลกอย่าเพิ่งแตกนะ
- Mamá y Papá Salvaron al Mundo
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- 老爸老妈救世界
- Мама и папа, спасите мир!
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Mom and Dad Save the World FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Mom and Dad Save the World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mom and Dad Save the World?
Mom and Dad Save the World runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Mom and Dad Save the World released?
Mom and Dad Save the World was released on July 24, 1992.
Who directed Mom and Dad Save the World?
Mom and Dad Save the World was directed by Greg Beeman.
More films by Greg Beeman Who is in the cast of Mom and Dad Save the World?
Mom and Dad Save the World stars Teri Garr as Marge Nelson, Jeffrey Jones as Dick Nelson and Jon Lovitz as Emperor Tod Spengo, among 19 credited actors.
How much did Mom and Dad Save the World make at the box office?
Mom and Dad Save the World grossed $2 million worldwide.
Does Mom and Dad Save the World have a post-credit scene?
No. Mom and Dad Save the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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