Mom and Dad Save the World
"Boldly going where no parents have gone before."
Originally released in 1992. Mom and Dad Save the World is a adventure/comedy film. directed by Greg Beeman. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Teri Garr, Jeffrey Jones, and Jon Lovitz
Synopsis
Emperor Spengo sees Marge Nelson and using a giant magnet, kidnaps her and her husband Dick, hoping to make Marge his before blowing up the Earth. The Emperor and other inhabitants of his planet are somewhat less than bright, and Dick begins reliving episodes of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers in order to rescue Marge, save the Earth, and restore the rightful emperor to the throne.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 24, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (86 votes)
Budget
$14M
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Teri Garr
as Marge Nelson
Jeffrey Jones
as Dick Nelson
Jon Lovitz
as Emperor Tod Spengo
Thalmus Rasulala
as General Afir
Wallace Shawn
as Sibor, Semage's Beau
Eric Idle
as King Raff
Dwier Brown
as Sirk, Raff's Son
Kathy Ireland
as Semage, Raff's Daughter
Suzanne Ventulett
as Stephanie Nelson
Michael Stoyanov
as Carl, Stephanie's Boyfriend
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $14,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- Mercury
- Cinema Plus
- Douglas
- HBO Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mom and Dad Save the World about?
Emperor Spengo sees Marge Nelson and using a giant magnet, kidnaps her and her husband Dick, hoping to make Marge his before blowing up the Earth. The Emperor and other inhabitants of his planet ar...
Who directed Mom and Dad Save the World?
Mom and Dad Save the World was directed by Greg Beeman.
How long is Mom and Dad Save the World?
Mom and Dad Save the World has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Mom and Dad Save the World released?
Mom and Dad Save the World was released on July 24, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mom and Dad Save the World?
The main cast of Mom and Dad Save the World includes Teri Garr, Jeffrey Jones, Jon Lovitz, Thalmus Rasulala, Wallace Shawn.