CRIME . 2000 . 1h 38m . English . 5.8/10

Big Momma's House_

"This FBI agent is going undercover... and he's concealing more than a weapon."

When a street-smart FBI agent is sent to Georgia to protect a beautiful single mother and her son from an escaped convict, he is forced to impersonate a crass Southern granny known as Big Momma in order to remain incognito.

Director Raja Gosnell
Starring Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Paul Giamatti
Box Office $174.0M
5.8/10
Rating
$174.0M
Box Office
1h 38m
Runtime
2000
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+480% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Big Momma's House poster
This FBI agent is going undercover... and he's concealing more than a weapon.

When a street-smart FBI agent is sent to Georgia to protect a beautiful single mother and her son from an escaped convict, he is forced to impersonate a crass Southern granny known as Big Momma in order to remain incognito.

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Box office
Big Momma's House earned $174.0M worldwide on a $30.0M budget — a 480% return on investment.
Director
Big Momma's House was directed by Raja Gosnell.
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Cast
Martin Lawrence stars as Malcolm Turner in Big Momma's House.
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Year context
Big Momma's House was released 26 years ago in 2000.

CREW

Director
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$30.0M
Budget
$174.0M
Revenue
+480%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict

STUDIOS (3)

Regency Enterprises 20th Century Fox Taurus Film

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Language
English
Rating
5.8/10 (2,424 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$30,000,000
Box Office
$173,959,438
Profit
+$143,959,438
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Big Momma's House about?
When a street-smart FBI agent is sent to Georgia to protect a beautiful single mother and her son from an escaped convict, he is forced to impersonate a crass Southern granny known as Big Momma in order to remain incognito.
How long is Big Momma's House?
Big Momma's House has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who directed Big Momma's House?
Big Momma's House was directed by Raja Gosnell.
Who stars in Big Momma's House?
The cast of Big Momma's House includes Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Paul Giamatti, Jascha Washington, Terrence Howard.
How much did Big Momma's House make at the box office?
Big Momma's House earned $173,959,438 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $30,000,000.
What is the rating of Big Momma's House?
Big Momma's House has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 2,424 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Crime Comedy

KEYWORDS (4)

undercover fbi disguise impersonation
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