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Mannequin

  • 1987
  • PG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Andrew McCarthy in Mannequin (1987)
A young artist, searching for his vocation, makes a mannequin so perfect he falls in love with it. Finding the mannequin in a store window, he gets a job there and his creation comes to life.
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A young artist, searching for his vocation, makes a mannequin so perfect he falls in love with it. Finding the mannequin in a store window, he gets a job there and his creation comes to life... Read allA young artist, searching for his vocation, makes a mannequin so perfect he falls in love with it. Finding the mannequin in a store window, he gets a job there and his creation comes to life.A young artist, searching for his vocation, makes a mannequin so perfect he falls in love with it. Finding the mannequin in a store window, he gets a job there and his creation comes to life.

  • Director
    • Michael Gottlieb
  • Writers
    • Edward Rugoff
    • Michael Gottlieb
  • Stars
    • Andrew McCarthy
    • Kim Cattrall
    • Estelle Getty
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    37K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,473
    355
    • Director
      • Michael Gottlieb
    • Writers
      • Edward Rugoff
      • Michael Gottlieb
    • Stars
      • Andrew McCarthy
      • Kim Cattrall
      • Estelle Getty
    • 157User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 21Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 5 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Andrew McCarthy
    Andrew McCarthy
    • Jonathan Switcher
    Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall
    • Emmy
    Estelle Getty
    Estelle Getty
    • Claire Timkin
    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Richards
    G.W. Bailey
    G.W. Bailey
    • Felix
    • (as G. W. Bailey)
    Carole Davis
    Carole Davis
    • Roxie
    Steve Vinovich
    Steve Vinovich
    • B.J. Wert
    • (as Stephen Vinovich)
    Christopher Maher
    • Armand
    Meshach Taylor
    Meshach Taylor
    • Hollywood
    Phyllis Newman
    Phyllis Newman
    • Emmy's Mother
    Phil Rubenstein
    • Mannequin Factory Boss
    Jeffrey Lampert
    • Factory Worker
    Kenneth Lloyd
    • Superdad
    Jake Jundef
    • Superkid
    • (as Jake Jundeff)
    Harvey Levine
    • Balloon Boss
    Thomas J. McCarthy
    • Head Gardener
    Pat Ryan
    Pat Ryan
    • Pizzeria Manager
    • (as R.L. Ryan)
    Glenn Davish
    • Effete Executive
    • Director
      • Michael Gottlieb
    • Writers
      • Edward Rugoff
      • Michael Gottlieb
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      One of the original Emmy mannequins used in the filming of the movie was restored by the store South Fellini and is currently on display in their store, which is located on E Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. (the head/torso are the original pieces).
    • Goofs
      When Jonathan rescues Emmy at the top of the conveyor belt, the safety strap connecting his safety harness to the side panel of the conveyor is visible.
    • Quotes

      Hollywood Montrose: [to Jonathan] It's obvious to this country girl that you're an A-number one creative freak. Imagine pretending to be a stock boy when you're a major artiste. I am so jealous.

    • Connections
      Featured in Starship: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
      Performed by Jefferson Starship (as Starship)

      Produced by Narada Michael Walden

      Courtesy of RCA/Ariola International

      Words & Music by Albert Hammond and Diane Warren

    User reviews157

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    8/10

    Underrated Romantic Comedy

    Frivolous, fun romantic comedy from the '80s. The basic plot is that a girl (Kim Cattrall) in Ancient Egypt is being forced into a marriage she doesn't want. So she prays to the gods and is magically transported/reincarnated/whatever to the future, where she becomes a mannequin that only comes to life for Andrew McCarthy.

    I know this movie is almost universally derided but I can't help but love it. It's a sweet, funny, innocently goofy movie that always puts a smile on my face. McCarthy and Cattrall are adorably likable leads. They're helped by a great supporting cast, including Estelle Getty and Meshach Taylor. Not to mention a soundtrack of great '80s songs. In a lot of ways, this movie reminds me of old comedies from the 1930s or 40s. It doesn't care if every little detail of the fantasy plot makes sense. It's just trying to show the audience a good time and, in my case at least, it accomplishes that.
    • utgard14
    • Dec 19, 2013
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 13, 1987 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Perfect Timing
    • Filming locations
      • Wanamaker's Department Store - 1313 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA(Prince and Company department store)
    • Production companies
      • Gladden Entertainment
      • Cannon Screen Entertainment
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $42,721,196
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,001,208
      • Feb 16, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $42,721,196
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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