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Trading Mom [VHS]

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Based on the popular children's short story "The Mommy Market," the story centers around the three Martin children: Elizabeth (Anna Chlumsky), Jeremy (Aaron Metchik) and Harry (Asher Metchik), who are unhappy with their single mother (Sissy Spacek). Their elderly friend, Mrs. Cavour (Maureen Stapleton), tells them of an ancient magical spell that will allow them to go to the Mommy Market to select a new mother. Through the course of the film they try out 3 different mothers - but none of them is to their liking, either. They all sound good at the start, but experience shows that even the coolest Mom can have some of the strangest drawbacks...

You never really miss something until you have to live without it. This valuable lesson is effectively portrayed in the movie while showcasing Sissy Specek's extraordinary telent. She takes you along a journey in which kids come to appreciate the value of a loving mother no matter how bad the current circumstances are. Well written, with plenty of laughs and one or two seemingly tearful moments, Trading Mom is a movie in which children can appreciate and understand, since the plot of the movie is based on their decisions and realizations. ....A good moral lesson taught in such an entertaining way that the children forget they're actually learning... Excellent!

this is a cute story about things that make no sense collapsed with everyday life please buy it.

I absoloutely loved this movie as a child. Although, I am upset I can only find it on VHS and its almost [...] bucks!!! VHSes are so outdated. If anyone knows where I can find it for cheaper let me know!!

This movie was my childhood favorite because of the fanciful theme and characters. I also learned from it the importance of valuing what I have. I have many fun memories of watching this movie with my sister over and over. I didn't understand, of course, until a little while ago, that it had actually taught me something, too. Please get this for your children - they will be excstatic.

I used to watch this movie on the Disney Channel before it was booted off the network. I also used to watch "Susie Q" and the original "Freaky Friday." Why did they get booted off? They were such good movies! This probably had to be my favorite because I used to wonder what it would be like to go to the "Mommy Market" and pick up a new mom. The only bad thing about this movie is that it's not on DVD. If it was on DVD, then I would buy it. I think that it's a waste to buy it on VHS. I don't even watch videos anymore! Other than that, I love this movie!!

I watched this with my older sister when we were children (I'm 22 and she's 24) and we still love it after all these years.

Trading Mom tells the story of 3 children who make a wish to replace their mother. When they wake up, she's gone and they head to the Mommy Market to choose a new one. Each of the children gets to choose a mom with hilarious results. But could it be that the mom they got rid of is the best one of all?

I love this film, but it's not necessary to buy it. You can watch it for free on [...] (just search "Trading Mom"). You're welcome.

I remember watching this movie when I was younger, and I am so glad that I found it again so I can show my own child! I only wish that it was on DVD!

This is a grate film. It is really funny. And it is sad in some points of the film. I dont want to give anything away but some how it dose have a little magic in it.

Predictable, yes... even from the title. Nevertheless, this delightful little morality tale for kids is worth the time. Anna and her siblings turn in credible performances and Sissy Spacek is a delight as all four moms. Don't let the professional critics fool you into thinking that this isn't worth the time of day... it is for anyone with an eye toward fantasy without a lot of FX.