Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm

Ma is the pragmatic, quick-witted matriarch who keeps the household running and mediates conflicts. She deftly manages the in-law tensions and orchestrates family meals, always focusing on keeping the Kettle clan together. Her warmth and practical nature anchor the comedy and the tender moments alike.

A genial, down-to-earth farmer whose easygoing exterior hides surprising ingenuity. Pa drives much of the plot’s comic mischief and, through a surprising turn, becomes the source of an accidental electrical breakthrough. His resourcefulness and big-hearted nature keep the family optimistic amid chaos.

Tom is Ma and Pa's son, anxious about his wife Kim's pregnancy and the baby’s welfare. He seeks stability and supports his family despite the turmoil with the Parkers. His concern for loved ones grounds the family’s choices throughout the upheaval.

Kim is Tom's wife, a Boston-born daughter-in-law who initially clashes with Ma. Her presence intensifies the in-law dynamics and the drive to reunite the family. Over the course of the story, she navigates the chaos and becomes part of the farm’s settlement and renewal.

Elizabeth Parker is Kim’s refined Boston mother, skeptical of the Kettle humor at first. Her perspective shifts as the family’s love and resilience become evident. She embodies the cultural clash that gradually yields to a warmer, more accepting family bond.

Jonathan Parker is Kim’s father, practical and protective who arrives to see the newborn. He represents old-world manners and a sense of propriety, shaping the pressure to resolve the family tensions. His involvement helps steer toward a hopeful reunion.

Manson is a shady deal-maker involved in uranium speculation, presenting a financial threat to the farm. He embodies the opportunistic pressure the Kettles face from outside interests. His presence fuels the film’s commentary on greed versus family loyalty.

Billy Reed is a local salesman who becomes entangled with the scheme to profit from the farm. He adds to the ensemble of comic schemers and plays into the misadventures around the property and the baby’s safety. His actions heighten the tension before the resolution.

Geoduck is Pa’s friend who helps with the new well and shares in the rural camaraderie. He is part of the trio that brings work, humor, and loyalty to the farm’s survival. His presence reinforces the theme of community support.

Crowbar is Geoduck’s mute friend, a loyal ally in the farm's chaotic schemes. He contributes to the physical comedy and the team’s efforts around the well and the baby’s welfare. His silent humor adds a layer to the film’s lighthearted chaos.

Susie Kettle is one of Ma and Pa’s children, part of the bustling family dynamic. She participates in the lively, chaotic atmosphere surrounding the newborn and the hospital misadventures. Her presence adds to the warmth and energy of the household.