Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992) movie poster

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992)

"Detective Joe Bomowski's mom is in town for a visit. She did the laundry, washed the windows and scrubbed the floors. Now, she's gonna clean up the streets."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 17% (RT: 17%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionComedy

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Runtime
1h 27m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.3/10 (1,089 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
17%
Cast
Sylvester Stallone as Sgt. Joseph Andrew 'Joe' Bomowski
Estelle Getty as Tutti Bomowski
JoBeth Williams as Lt. Gwen Harper
Roger Rees as Parnell
Martin Ferrero as Paulie
Gailard Sartain as Munroe
John Wesley as Tony
Al Fann as Lou
Most people think so. 80% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,089 votes. Critics scored it lower at 17%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A tough police sergeant's mother comes to visit him, and promptly starts trying to fix up his life, much to his embarrassment. For his birthday she buys him a machine gun out of the back of a van, and begins to further interfere with his job and love life, eventually helping him with a case he's on. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated action films of 1992 among dedicated fans.
  • Sylvester Stallone spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot is a 1992 action, comedy film directed by Roger Spottiswoode. A tough police sergeant's mother comes to visit him, and promptly starts trying to fix up his life, much to his embarrassment.

For his birthday she buys him a machine gun out of the back of a van, and begins to further interfere with his job and love life, eventually helping him with a case he's on. The film has been rated by 1,089 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Stop!

Or My Mom Will Shoot delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Stop!

Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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