The Matchmaker(1997)
A comedy for the incurably unromantic.
The Matchmaker 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.
The Matchmaker (1997) is a comedy and romance film directed by Mark Joffe, released on October 3, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Janeane Garofalo, David O'Hara, Milo O'Shea and Jay O. Sanders. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Joffe
- Writers:
- Karen Janszen, Graham Linehan, Louis Nowra
- Producers:
- Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan, Luc Roeg
- Cinematographer:
- Ellery Ryan
- Composer:
- John Altman
- Production:
- Good Film Company, Working Title Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Gramercy Pictures
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Matchmaker Cast & Crew
Main 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
Olivia Caffrey
as Annie
Joan Sheehy
as Bus Passenger
- Anne Gildea
Anne Gildea
as Airport Assistant
Key crew
Directed by Mark Joffe, written by Karen Janszen, Graham Linehan and Louis Nowra, produced by Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan and Luc Roeg.
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The Matchmaker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 52 ratings.
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The Matchmaker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Matchmaker online?
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Who stars in The Matchmaker?
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The main cast of The Matchmaker (1997) includes Janeane Garofalo, David O'Hara, Milo O'Shea, Jay O. Sanders and Rosaleen Linehan. The film was directed by Mark Joffe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Matchmaker released?
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The Matchmaker was released on October 3, 1997 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Matchmaker worth watching?
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The Matchmaker (1997) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.