The MatchMakerDirected by Mark JoffeR19971h 37mComedy, Romance6.547%70%6.2Add to WatchlistMarcy, 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.More
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Cast of The MatchMaker
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
Claude ClancyMichael the Bus Driver
James RylandSergeant Riley
David KingLocal Lad No. 1
Niall McDonnellLocal Lad No. 2
Sinead MurphyBettina
David McDonaghLittle Joe
Peter DixTony with the 45 Minute Tan
Tommy TiernanVince
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The MatchMaker Ratings & Reviews
TV GuideSandra ContrerasIt's all very well-intentioned, but Garofalo mostly looks pained and uncomfortable as various touristy Irish village stereotypes unfold around her.
CNN.comPaul TataraIt simply isn't all that funny.
Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum[Garofalo] glows when she smiles - that she gets cast in precariously winsome stuff like this fish-out-of-water romantic comedy set in a wee, twee Irish town.
VarietyTodd McCarthy[A]n innocuous hands-across-the-Atlantic brew that comes out flat from the spigot.
TheMovieReport.comMichael DequinaBilled as 'a romantic comedy for people who hate romantic comedies,' there's little here in this unremarkable film that's special enough to alter anyone's opinion.
Movie MetropolisJames PlathBy-the-book romantic comedy with great scenery, cute story, and engaging characters.
WaffleMovies.comWillie WaffleSurprising little romantic comedy that shows Garofalo could be a very charming movie actress if she wanted
Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY)Judith EgertonThere are two reasons to see "The Matchmaker" and neither involves the two characters at the center of this far-fetched romantic comedy.
Capital Times (Madison, WI)Rob ThomasGarofalo's good, but the Celtic charm is laid on way too thick.
New TimesLuke Y. ThompsonGarofalo's good in this, but I didn't buy the romance.
Lawrence Journal-WorldJon NiccumA comedy of minimal charm
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertGarofalo, fresh from the magical "The Truth About Cats and Dogs," is one of the most engaging actresses around.
Austin ChronicleMarjorie BaumgartenYet for some of us who find the standard romantic scenarios a bit too wispy and remote, Garofalo may be just the kind of bluster-bustin' leading lady we've been seeking.
New York TimesStephen HoldenFar too much time is squandered fussing over underdeveloped subplots and confusing minor characters and their unfunny farcical shenanigans.
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The MatchMaker Trivia
What was the release date of The MatchMaker?
The MatchMaker was released on October 3, 1997.
Who directed The MatchMaker?
The MatchMaker was directed by Mark Joffe.
What is the runtime of The MatchMaker?
The MatchMaker has a runtime of 1h 37m.
Who was the producer of The MatchMaker?
The MatchMaker was produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Luc Roeg.
What is the plot of The MatchMaker?
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.
Who are the key characters in The MatchMaker?
The key characters in The MatchMaker are Marcy Tizard (Janeane Garofalo), Sean Kelly (David O'Hara), Dermot O'Brien (Milo O’Shea).
What is The MatchMaker rated?
The MatchMaker is rated R.
What genre is The MatchMaker?
The MatchMaker is a Comedy, Romance film.
What is the rating of The MatchMaker?
The MatchMaker has an audience rating of 7 out of 10.
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The MatchMakerDirected by Mark JoffeR1997 1h 37mComedy, Romance6.547%70%6.2Add to WatchlistMarcy, 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.More
