Big Momma's House - (2000)
Big Momma's House is a 2000 American action-comedy film directed by Raja Gosnell. The film stars Martin Lawrence as FBI agent Malcolm Turner, alongside Nia Long, Paul Giamatti, and Jascha Washington. It was released on June 2, 2000, and became a surprise hit, grossing over $25 million in its opening weekend, ranking second at the box office behind Mission: Impossible 2.
Plot Summary
The film follows Malcolm Turner, a street-smart FBI agent who goes undercover to protect a beautiful single mother, Sherry (played by Nia Long), and her son from an escaped convict. To maintain his cover, Malcolm disguises himself as Big Momma, a large, cantankerous Southern grandmother. This transformation leads to a series of comedic situations as he navigates the challenges of impersonating a woman while trying to keep Sherry and her son safe from danger.