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Mac and Me

  • 1988
  • PG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
3.3/10
14K
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Jade Calegory 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.

  • Director
    • Stewart Raffill
  • Writers
    • Stewart Raffill
    • Steve Feke
  • Stars
    • Christine Ebersole
    • Jonathan Ward
    • Tina Caspary
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.3/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stewart Raffill
    • Writers
      • Stewart Raffill
      • Steve Feke
    • Stars
      • Christine Ebersole
      • Jonathan Ward
      • Tina Caspary
    • 171User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
    • 26Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

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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
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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 The Geraldo Rivera Show: Episode dated 21 September 1988 (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Down to Earth
      Performed by Ashford & Simpson

      Written by Allee Willis and Danny Sembello

      Produced by Ashford & Simpson

      Executive Producer Brooks Arthur

    User reviews171

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    Featured review
    A landmark film...
    in a bad way!

    Back in the late 1980's, quite a few movies that were considered to be among the worst ever made were coming out to theaters. This was one of them, and I'm quite surprised that Steven Spielberg didn't sue for royalties when this E.T. rip-off was released to theaters in '88.

    Honestly, if you take Mac And Me as a kiddie film, it's not bad. However, the fact that it's a rip-off of one the most popular films ever made, has a horrible script that not even Denzel Washington could improve on, and is filled with product placements galore just makes the film absolutely horrible.

    I certainly remember that dance scene at the McDonald's; at the time, shows like Kids Incorporated and Kid Videos, which were corny and cheesy kiddie shows with lip-synching rugrats with attitudes were quite popular then. I have that scene etched in my mind, with a bunch of hip 80's pre-teens dancing up a storm. It was very painful to watch and it wasn't choreographed very well. The music was also quite bad. Also, Ronald McDonald earned a Razzie award as "Worst New Actor".

    Although the film did have one redeeming benefit (some of the money it made would be donated to Ronald McDonald House, a worthy cause), you somehow wonder if the idea of starring a non-acting paraplegic child thespian was a good idea. There was probably a casting call for wheelchair bound kids, and the winner was the strangely named Jade Calegory. Jade? Jade?!? Isn't Jade a woman's name? I sure hope that's his middle name. Add in the fact that his character's name was Eric Cruise! Cruise? Cruise?!? Is he related to Tom Cruise?

    If you've seen E.T., you've seen this one; it's the same film. Mac actually looks like a cute Yoda clone, but he really hasn't got the charm E.T. had. Also, tons of companies shill their wares in this film, led by McDoanld's, Coca-Cola, and Sears-Roebuck. Also, the cast is filled with horrible actors and is just so saccharine. It has no edge.

    Sadly (or gladly), the film isn't on DVD, and I doubt it'll ever arrive on DVD (although it might) due to it's infamy. Still, if you ever see this film mentioned in the T.V. Guide, check this trainwreck out. See how long you can go before you start going MST3K on it.
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    • BlackJack_B
    • Jun 6, 2003

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    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([1:00:00]Dance sequence at McDonald's)
    • 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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