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Mac and Me

  • 19881988
  • PGPG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
3.3/10
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Jonathan Ward in Mac and Me (1988)
An alien trying to escape from NASA is befriended by a wheelchair-bound boy.
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An alien trying to escape from NASA is befriended by a wheelchair-bound boy.An alien trying to escape from NASA is befriended by a wheelchair-bound boy.An alien trying to escape from NASA is befriended by a wheelchair-bound boy.
IMDb RATING
3.3/10
15K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,782
1,789
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Stewart Raffill
    • Writers
      • Stewart Raffill
      • Steve Feke
    • Stars
      • Christine Ebersole
      • Jonathan Ward
      • Tina Caspary
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Stewart Raffill
    • Writers
      • Stewart Raffill
      • Steve Feke
    • Stars
      • Christine Ebersole
      • Jonathan Ward
      • Tina Caspary
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 162User reviews
    • 51Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Christine Ebersole
    Christine Ebersole
    • Janet Cruise
    Jonathan Ward
    Jonathan Ward
    • Michael Cruise
    Tina Caspary
    Tina Caspary
    • Courtney
    • (as Katrina Caspary)
    Lauren Stanley
    • Debbie
    Jade Calegory
    Jade Calegory
    • Eric Cruise
    Vinnie Torrente
    Vinnie Torrente
    • Mitford
    Martin West
    Martin West
    • Wickett
    Ivan J. Rado
    Ivan J. Rado
    • Zimmerman
    Danny Cooksey
    Danny Cooksey
    • Jack Jr
    Laura Waterbury
    Laura Waterbury
    • Linda
    Jack Eiseman
    • Splatter Car Driver
    Barbara Allyne Bennet
    • Scientist
    Richard Bravo
    • Mover #1
    Gary Brockette
    Gary Brockette
    • Doctor #2
    Sherri Stone Butler
    • Checkout Girl
    Joseph Chapman
    • Doctor
    Sheila Chambers
    • Girl #2 in Car
    Alyce Coleman
    • Girl #1 in Car
    • Director
      • Stewart Raffill
    • Writers
      • Stewart Raffill
      • Steve Feke
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jade Calegory has spina bifida, and uses a wheelchair in real life.
    • Goofs
      When Debbie sucks MAC into the vacuum and gets flung around the room, a track running up the wall, across the ceiling, down the other wall, and across the floor is visible for the entire scene.
    • Quotes

      Michael Cruise: You know what I feel like?

      Eric Cruise: A Big Mac?

      Michael Cruise: The man's psychic!

    • Alternate versions
      SPOILER: The original Japanese VHS release of features an earlier cut of the film, with an alternative ending. When Eric wheels after the aliens heading back into the shopping mall, a police officer tries to grab him and falls over. This causes his gun to discharge a bullet, striking Eric through the chest and killing him instantly. This explains why Eric is suddenly motionless when the building explodes. In all other versions, it's implied he died from the explosion. There are also some other minor color tinting and editing differences.
    • Connections
      Featured in Phelous & the Movies: Phelous and Me (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Down to Earth
      Performed by Ashford & Simpson

      Written by Allee Willis and Danny Sembello

      Produced by Ashford & Simpson

      Executive Producer Brooks Arthur

    User reviews162

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    Top review
    1/10
    "Mac" = Cheese.
    I know it's a little silly to write a review of a film 15 years after its release. But this poorly done film made its way onto one of my cable movie channels last night, and I feel the need to have a violent, outward reaction outside of the projectile vomiting I experienced.

    People, this film is bad. Really bad. Bad like "Showgirls" bad, where it's so bad, it's both insulting and laughable simultaneously. And forgive me, but anybody who finds this 95-minute commercial for McDonalds and Coca-Cola to be warm-hearted or well done in any way knows not a thing about what makes a movie good, and needs a great deal of emotional counseling.

    First, let's reiterate that point about this being an extended commercial. Folks, it is. The product placement in this film is shameless.

    Next, there are basic things that make a film "good," like strong acting, a well-written script, superior camerawork or quality special effects. "Mac and Me" has none of these. Wooden posts would have made for better actors. The script clunks and thuds with every ridiculous, uninspired line. And the alien creatures of the film, with their bug-eyes and protruding bellies, look about a life-like as melted candles.

    I also have to make a point of just how much of a rip-off of "E.T." this film was. Not only is the plot just a poor carbon copy, but even the title of this attrocity becomes an act of thievery when it's revealed that "Mac" stands for "Mysterious Alien Creature." I'm not even the biggest fan of uber-cutesy "E.T." either, but at least there the attempts at manipulation are somewhat subtle. Here, the filmmakers fell just short of subtitles at the bottom of the screen that said "LAUGH HERE" and/or "CRY NOW."

    And the cherry atop Stewart Rafill's bile sundae? The scene inside a McDonald's (Our aforementioned sponsor) when normal, everyday patrons suddenly and spontaneously spring to life into a choreographed dance sequence. Yeh, that happens at the Greasy Mac's on Route 1 near my house every freakin' day.

    Saps only will buy into laughable hunk of junk... for the rest of you out there, I recommend this movie only if you're looking for new additions to your Ten Worst List.
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    • Mar 3, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 12, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mick... mein Freund vom anderen Stern
    • Filming locations
      • 17030 Green Drive, City of Industry, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Mac and Me Joint Venture
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,424,112
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,061,464
      • Aug 14, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,424,112
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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