Man of the House (I) (2005)

A Texas Ranger must protect a group of cheerleaders who have witnessed a murder.

Director:

Stephen Herek

Writers:

John J. McLaughlin (story), Scott Lobdell (story),

Stars:

Tommy Lee Jones, Cedric the Entertainer, Christina Milian

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tommy Lee Jones	...	Ranger Roland Sharp
Cedric the Entertainer	...	Percy Stevens
Christina Milian	...	Anne
Paula Garcés	...	Teresa (as Paula Garces)
Monica Keena	...	Evie
Vanessa Ferlito	...	Heather
Kelli Garner	...	Barbara 'Barb' Thompson
Anne Archer	...	Professor Molly McCarthy
Brian Van Holt	...	Agent Eddie Zane
Shea Whigham	...	Ranger Holt
Terry Dale Parks	...	Ranger Riggs (as Terry Parks)
R. Lee Ermey	...	Captain Nichols
Paget Brewster	...	Binky Beauregard
Shannon Woodward	...	Emma Sharp
Liz Vassey	...	Maggie Swanson

Storyline

Texas Ranger Roland Sharp is assigned to protect the only witnesses to the murder of a key figure in the prosecution of a drug kingpin -- a group of University of Texas cheerleaders. Sharp must now go undercover as an assistant cheerleading coach and move in with the young women.

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Plot Keywords:

cheerleader | texas ranger | crooked cop | ends with a wedding | silencer | 

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Taglines:

Protecting witnesses is a challenge. Living with them is impossible.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence, sexual content, crude humor and a drug reference

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Pictures [uk] Sony Pictures [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 February 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cheer Up

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$58,633 (South Africa) (8 July 2005)

Gross:

$173,209 (South Africa) (15 July 2005)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Revolution Studios, Bel Air Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally Roland Sharp (Tommy Lee Jones) was to be a FBI agent working in Virginia, but upon receiving the script, Jones suggested that Texas (his home state) would be a great location for the film. After the producers arrived they decided to shoot the movie there, and as a consequence, made the main character a Texas Ranger.

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Goofs

At the Hex, Tommy Lee Jones is holding a candle that goes out and is re-lit. The candle is short at this point. Near the end of the scene he holds the candle up and it's much longer.

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Quotes

Captain Nichols: [the girls have been fawning over mugshot books] I now know the hottie rating of every ex-convict in the western United States.

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Connections

Referenced in Cougar Town: Flirting with Time (2013)

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Soundtracks

"Bad Moon Rising"
Written by John Fogerty (as John C. Fogerty)
Performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Courtesy of Fantasy Inc.

User Reviews

Worth a look!!

Very good!!!! Tommy Lee Jones i salute you!! This movie was a fun way to spend 90 minutes! I will go see again and get it on DVD!! Too many people don't know how to just enjoy a popcorn flick. if you want to see a fun movie and have some smiles, see this in theaters. Too many people slam movies that are only meant to be enjoyed. I fear if too many miss this movie, the studio hats will think we must only like remakes!!! For the love of fun flicks see this movie! You may not come away with all the wisdom & answers that some movie snobs complain about, but you will be able to say you had fun! The cheerleaders may get a little on your nerves, but it's all in fun..