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Big Momma's House (2000)

โ€œThis FBI agent is going undercover... and he's concealing more than a weapon.โ€

5.8/10 ยท 2,538 votes 1h 38m pg-13 ComedyCrime

#108 of 125 films from 2000 #2477 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Raja Gosnell ยท Written by Don Rhymer, Darryl Quarles

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Overview

When a street-smart FBI agent is sent to Georgia to protect a beautiful single mother and her son from an escaped convict, he is forced to impersonate a crass Southern granny known as Big Momma in order to remain incognito.

Cast

Martin Lawrenceas Malcolm Turner
Nia Longas Sherry Pierce
Paul Giamattias John
Jascha Washingtonas Trent Pierce
Terrence Howardas Lester Vesco
Anthony Andersonas Nolan
Carl Wrightas Ben Rawley
Phyllis Applegateas Sadie
Starletta DuPoisas Miss Patterson
Nicole Prescottas Lena
Octavia Spenceras Twila
Tichina Arnoldas Ritha
Cedric the Entertaineras Reverend
Philip Tanas Kang

Facts

Release dateMay 31, 2000
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” about the same as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresComedy, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$173,959,438 (5.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0208003

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Questions

How long is Big Momma's House?
Big Momma's House runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Big Momma's House worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.8/10 across 2,538 votes, which places it #108 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 14%) and #2477 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Big Momma's House?
Big Momma's House was directed by Raja Gosnell. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Never Been Kissed (1999), Yours, Mine & Ours (2005), Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004).
Who stars in Big Momma's House?
Martin Lawrence as Malcolm Turner; Nia Long as Sherry Pierce; Paul Giamatti as John; Jascha Washington as Trent Pierce; Terrence Howard as Lester Vesco; Anthony Anderson as Nolan.
What is Big Momma's House rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Big Momma's House?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9474.

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