Mom and Dad Save the World
“Boldly going where no parents have gone before.”
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.
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Mom and Dad Save the World 1992 - MOVIE TRAILER
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Top Cast
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Teri Garr
Marge Nelson
Jeffrey Jones
Dick Nelson
Jon Lovitz
Emperor Tod Spengo
Thalmus Rasulala
General Afir
Wallace Shawn
Sibor, Semage's Beau
Eric Idle
King Raff
Dwier Brown
Sirk, Raff's Son
Kathy Ireland
Semage, Raff's Daughter
Suzanne Ventulett
Stephanie Nelson
Michael Stoyanov
Carl, Stephanie's Boyfriend
Danny Cooksey
Alan Nelson
Charlie Dell
Minister for Wedding
Laurie Main
Chorus Master
Jim Maniaci
Gunnery Operator
Dennis Madalone
Sentry Rebel
Jeff Doucette
Captain Destroyer
Jonathan Stark
Lieutenant Destroyer
Jack Angel
Additional Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 5, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.14x
-$12M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greg Beeman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Solomon, Chris Matheson
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Mom and Dad Save the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Cinema Plus, Mercury/Douglas Films, HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greg Beeman
Ed Solomon, Chris Matheson
Jerry Goldsmith
Jacques Haitkin
Michael Jablow
Michael Phillips, J. Max Kirishima
Department Leadership Roster
Ed Solomon
Writer
Greg Beeman
Director
Chris Matheson
Writer
Michael Phillips
Producer
J. Max Kirishima
Producer
Robyn Reichek
Costume Design
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Jacques Haitkin
Director of Photography
Michael Jablow
Editor
Craig Stearns
Production Design
Dennis Madalone
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mom and Dad Save the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Mom and Dad Save the World?
Mom and Dad Save the World was directed by Greg Beeman.
Who stars in Mom and Dad Save the World?
The principal cast of Mom and Dad Save the World includes Teri Garr, Jeffrey Jones, Jon Lovitz, Thalmus Rasulala, Wallace Shawn.
When was Mom and Dad Save the World released and how long is it?
Mom and Dad Save the World was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mom and Dad Save the World?
Mom and Dad Save the World had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (0.14 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Mom and Dad Save the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mom and Dad Save the World was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mom and Dad Save the World?
Mom and Dad Save the World holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).