Movie

The Matchmaker

“A comedy for the incurably unromantic.”

★ 6.1(51)19971h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Mark Joffe
Release date: 1997-10-03
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $6,000,000
Budget: $7,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Good Film Company

About The Matchmaker

The Matchmaker is a 1997 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Mark Joffe, starring Janeane Garofalo, David O'Hara and Milo O'Shea. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 51 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Matchmaker in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Janeane Garofalo

Marcy Tizard

David O'Hara

Sean Kelly

Milo O'Shea

Dermot O'Brien

Jay O. Sanders

Senator John McGlory

Rosaleen Linehan

Millie O'Dowd

Paul Hickey

Declan Kelly

Maria Doyle Kennedy

Sarah Kelly

Saffron Burrows

Moira Kennedy Kelly

Denis Leary

Nick

Olivia Caffrey

Annie

Joan Sheehy

Bus Passenger

Anne Gildea

Airport Assistant

Themes & keywords

election campaignirish-americanmake a match

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Matchmaker in United States?+

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Is The Matchmaker on Netflix?+

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How long is The Matchmaker?+

The Matchmaker has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Matchmaker?+

The Matchmaker stars Janeane Garofalo, David O'Hara, Milo O'Shea, Jay O. Sanders and Rosaleen Linehan.

When did The Matchmaker come out?+

The Matchmaker is a 1997 movie directed by Mark Joffe.

What genre is The Matchmaker?+

The Matchmaker is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Matchmaker?+

The Matchmaker was directed by Mark Joffe.