5.1 Score

1994 • 1h 22min • PG • Comedy, Fantasy, Family

Trading Mom

"No More Vegtables, No More HomeWork, No More Cleaning up your room..."

The Martin kids learn of a magic spell that will take them to the 'mommy market' so they can get a more user friendly model. After giving a few other moms a try, they want their own back. But that is not so easy.

IMDb 5.4

RT 43%

Director

Tia Brelis

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Tia Brelis

Nancy Brelis

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Sissy Spacek

Mommy / Mama / Mom / Natasha

Anna Chlumsky

Elizabeth Martin

Aaron Michael Metchik

Jeremy Martin

Asher Metchik

Harry Martin

Merritt Yohnka

Mr. Leeby, the Principal

André Roussimoff

Circus Giant

Maureen Stapleton

Mrs. Cavour, the Gardener

Sean MacLaughlin

Edward, the Mommy-Market Manager

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Anna Chlumsky Elizabeth Martin

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Nancy L. Chlumsky Dr. Richardson

Fran Joseph Ninja Mom

Catherine Paolone Cookie Mom

Maria Fagan Creative Mom

Jane Beard Cleaning Mom

Eleni Schirmer Karate Girl

David Gibbs Fruit Vendor

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