And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird!

PGUnited States rating19911h 32mFamily, Science Fiction, Comedy
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Two brothers try to make life easier for their mother by building a high-tech robot to help with chores. After a Halloween party, they are surprised to find that their late father's spirit has entered the machine. The boys must navigate the challenges of having their dad back while protecting their invention from people who want to steal it.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a traditional family comedy structure with a mix of dialogue scenes and moments of action. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe boys perform a séance which results in a ghost appearing.
  • Approx.SomeAntagonists attempt to steal the robot and the boys' work.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the brothers show they cared for their mother by building the robot?
  2. 2What did you think about the way the father helped his sons even from inside the machine?
  3. 3How did the boys show courage when they had to protect their invention?

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