Name: Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
Director: Roger Spottiswoode
Genre: Action, Comedy
Released: 1992-01-01
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 5.3
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Estelle Getty, JoBeth Williams, Roger Rees, Martin Ferrero

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Runtime1h 27m

Released1992

Box office$70.6M

DirectorRoger Spottiswoode

About This Movie

So, 'Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot' is this oddball mix of action and comedy that really leans into the absurdity of its premise. You’ve got Stallone playing the tough cop, and then there's Estelle Getty as his mom, who just barges into his life like she owns the place. The pacing is a bit all over the place but in a way that keeps you engaged; you never quite know what she's going to do next. The practical effects are decent, though it’s more about the wacky scenarios than outright action. The performances are what hold it together—Stallone's tough guy charm against Getty's relentless maternal instincts creates this unique dynamic that’s hard to forget. It’s not your typical buddy cop flick for sure.

Features a blend of action and comedic elements · Stallone and Getty have a unique on-screen chemistry · Explores themes of family and personal intervention