3 Men and a Little Lady
3 Men and a Little Lady

3 Men and a Little Lady

1990Movie104 minEnglish

Sylvia's work increasingly takes her away from the three men who help bring up Mary, her daughter. When she decides to move to England and take Mary with her, the three men are heartbroken at losing the two most important women in their lives.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes14%
Google Users60%
Director: George MillerGenres: Comedy, Family, Romance

Plot Summary

Years after the events of the first film, the three bachelors are still involved in the life of young Mary. However, their unconventional parenting style is challenged when Mary's mother, Sylvia, decides to marry an English artist, Stephen, who appears to be a negative influence on the girl. The men must now unite to save Mary from what they perceive as a bad influence and ensure her happiness.

Critical Reception

The sequel to 'Three Men and a Baby' generally received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding it less charming and humorous than the original. Audience reception was somewhat more forgiving, appreciating the return of the main cast and the continuation of the family-friendly premise, though it didn't reach the same level of popularity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to capture the charm and humor of the original film.
  • Relies heavily on the established characters without offering much new.
  • The plot feels contrived and less engaging than its predecessor.

Google audience: While some viewers enjoyed seeing the familiar characters and the heartwarming premise of the bachelors raising Mary, many found the sequel to be a disappointing follow-up. Criticisms often pointed to a weaker plot and a less humorous script compared to the original, though the cast's chemistry was still appreciated by some.

Fun Fact

During filming, actor Tom Selleck and his then-girlfriend Jillie Mack (who played 'Miss Higgins') were secretly married in Las Vegas. The cast and crew were reportedly surprised when they found out.

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CinemaSerf

Despite the best efforts of Fiona Shaw as the sex-maniac "Miss Lomax" this is really a rather poor follow-up to the original. The child, "Mary" - who is now five (clearly nobody realised that 1990-1987 = well, not five, anyway) has relocate...