Man of the House
Seen it?2005 | 100 min | Comedy, Action
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 9% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Escape from New York, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Texas Ranger Roland Sharp is assigned to protect the only witnesses to the murder of a key figure in the prosecution of a drug kingpin -- a group of University of Texas cheerleaders. Sharp must now go undercover as an assistant cheerleading coach and move in with the young women.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
9% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$22 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 69K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Herek
- Tommy Lee JonesRanger Roland Sharp
- Cedric the EntertainerPercy Stevens
- Christina MilianAnne
- Paula GarcésTeresa
- Monica KeenaEvie
- Vanessa FerlitoHeather
- Kelli GarnerBarbara 'Barb' Thompson
- Anne ArcherProfessor Molly McCarthy
- Brian Van HoltAgent Eddie Zane
- Shea WhighamRanger Holt