Mr. Mom
dir. Stan Dragoti · 1983
Jack Butler finds himself navigating the chaotic world of domestic life after losing his job, while his wife Caroline steps into the role of the breadwinner. The film captures the humor and challenges of parenting and household management, offering a comedic lens on the shifting dynamics of family roles.
Jack Butler is happily married and lives with his beloved wife, Caroline, and their three children, Alex, Kenny, and Megan, in a suburb of Detroit. He is an engineer who works in an automobile factory with his friends, Stan and Larry, and they go to the work in carpool with their boss, Jinx. When Jack loses his job, Caroline looks for one and finds in the advertising agency that belongs to Ron Richardson. Soon she succeeds in holding an important account in the agency and climbs positions and responsibilities. Meanwhile, Jack learns how hard the household chores and childcare are.
