Man of the House
Jack wants to marry Ben's mother. But there are strings attached.
1995 · 96 min · ★ 5.4 · Comedy, Family
Ben Archer is not happy. His mother, Sandy, has just met a man, and it looks like things are pretty serious. Driven by a fear of abandonment, Ben tries anything and everything to ruin the "love bubble" which surrounds his mom. However, after Ben and Jack's experiences in the Indian Guides, the two become much closer.
Directed by James Orr · Written by Jim Cruickshank
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Jonathan Taylor Thomas Ben Archer -
Chevy Chase Jack Sturgess -
Farrah Fawcett Sandy Archer -
George Wendt Chet Bronski - D David Shiner Lloyd Small
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Art LaFleur Red Sweeney -
Richard Portnow Joey Renda -
Richard Foronjy Murray -
Peter Appel Tony - C Chief Leonard George Leonard Red Crow
- G George Greif Frank Renda
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Ron Canada Bob Younger
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