Trading Mom (1994)
Movie Info
The Mommy Market originated as a fey satirical novel by Nancy Brelis. In the film version, Anna Chlumsky plays the oldest of three siblings who are fed up with their impossible mother (Sissy Spacek). Through methods too complicated to go into here, the kids are able to make Mom completely disappear. They then head to the local "Mommy Market" to select a new parent. Spacek returns to play three entirely different characters, an impressive chunk of versatility indeed. Far more impressive than the film itself, which suffers from lackluster direction (by Tia Brelis, daughter of author Nancy Brelis) and a threadbare budget. Test-marketed under its original title in 1992, The Mommy Market fell flat with audiences; it was reissued with alterations as Trading Mom in 1994, only to plunge into obscurity for a second time.
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Cast
Sissy Spacek
as Mommy and others
as Mommy and others
Anna Chlumsky
as Elizabeth
as Elizabeth
Aaron Michael Metchik
as Jeremy
as Jeremy
Asher Metchik
as Harry
as Harry
Maureen Stapleton
as Mrs. Cavour
as Mrs. Cavour
Merritt Yohnka
as Mr. Leeby
as Mr. Leeby
André the Giant
as Walrus
as Walrus
Sean MacLaughlin
as Edward
as Edward
Jemar Jefferson
as Security
as Security
Nancy L. Chlumsky
as Dr. Richardson
as Dr. Richardson
Eleni Schirmer
as Karate Girl
as Karate Girl
Fran Joseph
as Ninja Mom
as Ninja Mom
Catherine Paolone
as Cookie Mom
as Cookie Mom
Maria Fagan
as Creative Mom
as Creative Mom
Jane Beard
as Cleaning Mom
as Cleaning Mom
Shelley Phillips
as Success Mom
as Success Mom
Dolores Wright
as Pet Mom
as Pet Mom
Charles Collins Jr.
as Johnny
as Johnny
Anne Shannon Baxter
as Lily
as Lily
Schuyler Fisk
as Suzy
as Suzy
Anna Silver
as Sally
as Sally
David Michael O'Neil
as Basketball Kid
as Basketball Kid
Andrew Largen
as Ricky Turner
as Ricky Turner
Rick Bridgforth
as Hank
as Hank
Ariana Metchik
as Girl Scout
as Girl Scout
Donald Moss
as Sobbing Boy
as Sobbing Boy
James Pully
as Chris
as Chris
Dennis Jesse
as Jimmy
as Jimmy
Robbie Dresch
as Boy in Striped T-Shirt
as Boy in Striped T-Shirt
Igor De Laurentiis
as Boy in Black Jacket
as Boy in Black Jacket
Anne Shelton Crute
as Cigarette Girl 1
as Cigarette Girl 1
Catherine Camp
as Cigarette Girl 2
as Cigarette Girl 2
Jan Solomita
as Chivas
as Chivas
Lynn Jane Foreman
as French Maid
as French Maid
Mike Degaetano
as Little Cookie Boy
as Little Cookie Boy
Julia Caperton
as Skinny Girl with Glasses
as Skinny Girl with Glasses
Sammy Ross
as Little Guy
as Little Guy
Critic Reviews for Trading Mom
All Critics (8) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (5)
While it's nice to see Sissy Spacek in different kinds of roles, the fairy tale as a whole is too didactic and only sporadically charming.
July 2, 2007 | Rating: C
Silly '90s fantasy is a little dated but still fun.
November 25, 2014 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Anna Chumsky deserves a better role
August 11, 2005 | Rating: 2/5
Rotten. Horrible. Watch it and you'll be "trading films."
April 30, 2003 | Rating: 0/5
While you're at it trade this flick in too
September 18, 2002 | Rating: 2/5
Audience Reviews for Trading Mom
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