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Helicopter Mom

Play trailer Poster for Helicopter Mom 2014,  1h 23m,  Comedy/ LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 29% 7 Reviews Tomatometer 80% 250+ Ratings Popcornmeter
29% Tomatometer 7 Reviews 80% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
The overbearing mother (Nia Vardalos) of a sexually confused teenager (Jason Dolley) tells everyone that he's gay and submits an application on his behalf for a college scholarship for LGBT students.

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David Lewis San Francisco Chronicle Jun 30, 2020
This wholesome family film features funny performances across the board, but the revelation here is Jason Dolley... Go to Full Review
Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times Apr 23, 2015
A forced comedy that mines uneasy humor from stale stereotypes. Go to Full Review
Sandie Angulo Chen Common Sense Media May 1, 2015
2/5
Comedy about overly involved mom has a little edge. Go to Full Review
Kyle Turner Under the Radar Apr 24, 2015
2/10
With such an onslaught of misunderstanding of what being queer means and what the gay lifestyle is, the film flounders. Go to Full Review
Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Apr 23, 2015
C
Director Salome Breziner is too permissive with her star, but "Helicopter Mom" retains some heart and meaning as it struggles to breathe. Go to Full Review
Christine N. Ziemba Paste Magazine Apr 23, 2015
2.4/10
Breziner's disjointed film is rife with storylines that go nowhere and characters that briefly appear and disappear without explanation. Go to Full Review
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Albus L Apr 2, 2018 This is one of the best movies that has come out in our entire generation i do not know how this has only gotten a 17 on rotten tomatoes it should at least be somewere in the high 90's See more
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Cast & Crew

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Salomé Breziner

Director

Nia Vardalos

Maggie

Jason Dolley

Lloyd

Mark Boone Junior

Max

Skyler Samuels

Carrie

Devon Werkheiser

Fitch

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Helicopter Mom

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Movie Info

Synopsis The overbearing mother (Nia Vardalos) of a sexually confused teenager (Jason Dolley) tells everyone that he's gay and submits an application on his behalf for a college scholarship for LGBT students.
Director
Salomé Breziner
Producer
Salomé Breziner, Josh Cole, Stephen Israel, Chase Kuker
Screenwriter
Duke Tran
Production Co
American Film Productions
Genre
Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 28, 2015
Runtime
1h 23m
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