The Matchmaker
1997, English. Directed by Mark Joffe.
A comedy for the incurably unromantic.
Marcy, a worker in the reelection campaign of bumbling Senator John McGlory, is sent to Ireland on a quest to find the Irish ancestry of Sen. McGlory, to help him win the Irish vote. But when Marcy arrives in the small village of Ballinagra, she finds herself in the middle of a matchmaking festival, and the local matchmaker is determined to pair her off with one of the local bachelors.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Mark JoffeDirector
- Janeane GarofaloMarcy Tizard
- David O'HaraSean Kelly
- Milo O'SheaDermot O'Brien
- Jay O. SandersSenator John McGlory
- Rosaleen LinehanMillie O'Dowd
- Paul HickeyDeclan Kelly
- Maria Doyle KennedySarah Kelly
- Saffron BurrowsMoira Kennedy Kelly
- Denis LearyNick
- Olivia CaffreyAnnie
- Joan SheehyBus Passenger
- Anne GildeaAirport Assistant
Details
- Released
- 3 October 1997
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Karen Janszen, Greg Dinner, Louis Nowra
- Budget
- $7M
- Box office
- $6M
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The Matchmaker: quick answers
Is The Matchmaker worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Matchmaker?
The Matchmaker runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Matchmaker have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Matchmaker. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Matchmaker suitable for kids?
The Matchmaker is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Matchmaker?
If you liked The Matchmaker, try How I Got Into College, Players, My Fake Boyfriend.
Who directed The Matchmaker?
The Matchmaker (1997) was directed by Mark Joffe and stars Janeane Garofalo, David O'Hara, Milo O'Shea.