Because he's the oldest, Jake has been the man of the house, since his parents divorce. When Mom starts seeing Sam, who always seems to be trying some new way to get rich quick, and declares he's the man of the house now, Jake puts up with it. Until he discovers Sam's illegal activities.
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Teri Garr
Wendy
Peter Weller
Sam
Christopher Collet
Jake Livingston
Corey Haim
Brian Livingston
Sarah Jessica Parker
Lisa
Robert Downey Jr.
Lee
Chris Gartin
Mr. Rader
James Harper
Mr. Rader
Larry Atlas
Stranger
Ned Eisenberg
Learner Driver (uncredited)
Director
Michael Apted
Tagline
"Jake Livingston had to grow up fast... because his mother didn't."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$8,000,000
Revenue
$6,250,994
Production
Jaffe-Lansing, Witt/Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures
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