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5.8 / 10(2,546 votes)IMDbPG-1320001h 38m$174M Worldwide GrossGermany, United States of America

Big Momma's House

“This FBI agent is going undercover... and he's concealing more than a weapon.”

Synopsis

When a street-smart FBI agent is sent to Georgia to protect a beautiful single mother and her son from an escaped convict, he is forced to impersonate a crass Southern granny known as Big Momma in order to remain incognito.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-09

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 31, 2000

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (5.8x ROI)

Production Budget

$30M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$174M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

5.8x

+$144M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $30MWorldwide: $174M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Raja Gosnell
Screenplay & Story
Don Rhymer, Darryl Quarles
Original Score
Richard Gibbs
Original Title
Big Momma's House
Country of Origin
Germany, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 38m
Production Budget
$30M
Worldwide Gross
$174M
Production Studios
Regency Enterprises, 20th Century Fox, Taurus Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Raja Gosnell

Screenplay & Story

Don Rhymer, Darryl Quarles

Original Score & Music

Richard Gibbs

Director of Photography

Michael D. O'Shea

Film Editing

Kent Beyda, Bruce Green

Producers

David T. Friendly, Michael Green, Jeff Kwatinetz, Martin Lawrence, Arnon Milchan

Department Leadership Roster

Don Rhymer

Don Rhymer

Screenplay

David T. Friendly

Producer

Michael D. O'Shea

Director of Photography

Michael Green

Producer

Darryl Quarles

Screenplay

Kent Beyda

Editor

Bruce Green

Editor

Richard Gibbs

Richard Gibbs

Original Music Composer

Ernie F. Orsatti

Ernie F. Orsatti

Stunt Coordinator

Raja Gosnell

Raja Gosnell

Director

Francine Jamison-Tanchuck

Francine Jamison-Tanchuck

Costume Design

Craig Stearns

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Momma's House

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Big Momma's House about?

When a street-smart FBI agent is sent to Georgia to protect a beautiful single mother and her son from an escaped convict, he is forced to impersonate a crass Southern granny known as Big Momma in order to remain incognito.

Who directed Big Momma's House?

Big Momma's House was directed by Raja Gosnell.

Who stars in Big Momma's House?

The principal cast of Big Momma's House includes Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Paul Giamatti, Jascha Washington, Terrence Howard.

When was Big Momma's House released and how long is it?

Big Momma's House was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

What was the box office and production budget of Big Momma's House?

Big Momma's House had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $174M at the worldwide box office (5.8 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Big Momma's House?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Momma's House was composed by Richard Gibbs.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Momma's House?

Big Momma's House holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).