The Matchmaker
"A comedy for the incurably unromantic."
Originally released in 1997. The Matchmaker is a comedy/romance film. directed by Mark Joffe.
Starring Janeane Garofalo, David O'Hara, and Milo O’Shea
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (48 votes)
Budget
$7M
Production budget
Box Office
$6M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Janeane Garofalo
as Marcy Tizard
David O'Hara
as Sean Kelly
Milo O’Shea
as Dermot O'Brien
Jay O. Sanders
as Senator John McGlory
Rosaleen Linehan
as Millie O'Dowd
Paul Hickey
as Declan Kelly
Maria Doyle Kennedy
as Sarah Kelly
Saffron Burrows
as Moira Kennedy Kelly
Denis Leary
as Nick
Olivia Caffrey
as Annie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $7,000,000
- Revenue
- $6,000,000
Production Companies
- Good Film Company
- Working Title Films
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Gramercy Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Matchmaker about?
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...
Who directed The Matchmaker?
The Matchmaker was directed by Mark Joffe.
How long is The Matchmaker?
The Matchmaker has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Matchmaker released?
The Matchmaker was released on October 3, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Matchmaker?
The main cast of The Matchmaker includes Janeane Garofalo, David O'Hara, Milo O’Shea, Jay O. Sanders, Rosaleen Linehan.